This course builds on the communication skills and strategies which were developed in ACRD 1130 Communication Skills 1. Student continue to develop vocabulary and pronunciation specific to the automotive collision industry and practice professional etiquette and teamwork. Students are assigned a series of lessons according to provincial and national essential skills profiles for collision and paint technicians. Additionally, students are also provided time to develop their estimating skills and may be provided field trip opportunities.
Prerequisites
ACRD 1130.
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What you will learn
- Essential Skills Profile for Collision Repair Technicians
- Essential Skills Profile for Paint Technicians
- Customer Relations
- Common Canadian workplace values, beliefs and attitudes
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40768 |
January 15, 2026 to April 23, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40799 |
January 13, 2026 to April 14, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61981 |
May 7, 2026 to August 13, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.