Advanced Refinishing

Course code ACRD 2240

Credit 3.0

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

Students learn advanced colour theory and paint application techniques and are introduced to quality control standards and processes.

This course is part of the full-time Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma program.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Colour Tinting
  • Troubleshooting Paint Application Issues
  • Topcoat Application and Blending
  • Multi-Coat Application
  • Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70535 October 21, 2026
to November 6, 2026
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61996 June 17, 2026
to July 3, 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.