Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint)
Apprenticeship
- $25,710 - $62,400
- Training
- Future Outlook
- NOC 7322
AT A GLANCE
Motor vehicle body repairers restore the structural integrity of damaged vehicles by straightening frames, fixing minor body damage, removing badly damaged sections, and priming and painting all repaired surfaces. As a motor vehicle body repairer, you will also repair and/or replace vehicle glass and interior and exterior components of the vehicle. Duties also include verifying dimensional accuracy, system functions, passenger protection, proper alignment, and proper handling.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environments for construction careers can be located outdoors or indoors or both. Work hours may vary as well. Some positions are seasonal while others are all year round, but part-time. Other positions are project-based and may require you to work full-time until the project is complete. And, of course there are careers that have full-time hours all year round.
Below is a list of workplaces where you might find opportunities to gain apprenticeship hours and/or experience:
- Autobody repair shops
- Auto dealerships
- Specialty automobile shops
- Public transit systems
Other Conditions: N/A
Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook and Manitoba Prospects
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as a Motor Vehicle Body Repairer may be right for you!
- Do you have good communication skills?
- Do you have strong analytical skills?
- Are yo physically flexible?
ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES
The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).
Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:
WAGES
Minimum for Apprentices Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $25,710 |
Average for Journey Persons Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $52,000 – $62,400 |
For more information on apprenticeship wages, click here
TRAINING
Note: To receive the most up-to-date information about satisfying apprenticeship level requirements, contact Apprenticeship Manitoba or visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer | |
Program Length (Minimum Years) | 4 years |
Level Requirements | |
Required Hours for each level (L) | L1: 1,800 hours L2: 1,800 hours L3: 1,800 hours L4: 1,800 hours |
Technical Training/Year (weeks in class) | Y1: 7 weeks Y2: 7 weeks Y3: 7 weeks Y4: 6 weeks
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Additional Licensing | No |
Trades Qualification Requirements (minimum experience required) | |
Minimum years of experience required (within last 10 years) | 4.5 years |
Minimum hours experience required | 10,800 hours |
Practical Exam required | Yes |
Compulsory Apprenticeship/Certificate of Qualifications required to work | No |
Red Seal Trade available | Yes |
ASSOCIATIONS
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