DOCUMENT RESUME ED 476 355 CE 084 959 Apprenticeship Training: Auto Body Technician Program. TITLE INSTITUTION Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Apprenticeship and Industry Training. ISBN-0-7785-2572-4 ISBN 2003-00-00 PUB DATE NOTE 27p. PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom (055) EDRS Price MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE DESCRIPTORS Advisory Committees; *Apprenticeships; *Auto Body Repairers; Auto Mechanics; *Course Content; Course Descriptions; Curriculum; Foreign Countries; Legal Responsibility; Occupational Safety and Health; *Painting (Industrial Arts); Postsecondary Education; Safety Education; Skilled Occupations; *Student Certification; *Vocational Education IDENTIFIERS *Alberta ABSTRACT This document presents information about the apprenticeship training program of Alberta, Canada, in general and the auto body technician program in particular. The first part of the document discusses the following items: Alberta's apprenticeship and industry training system; the apprenticeship and industry training committee structure; local apprenticeship committees; provincial apprenticeship committees; the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board; safety education; legal and administrative aspects of safety; technical training establishment; procedures for recommending revisions to the course outline; the apprenticeship route toward certification as an auto body prepper, auto body refinisher, or auto body repairer; and an auto body technician training profile. The second part of the document presents the course outline for the following sections of the program: first period technical training (industry overview and regulations, component removal and installation, substrate preparation); second period technical training for refinishers (paint damage analysis and estimating, color matching of paint, application of finishes and topcoats, paint and related materials management); second period technical training for repairers (welding, nonstructural panel repair work, vehicle support systems); and third period technical training for repairers (body damage analysis and estimating, structural repair work, vehicle support systems). The times allotted for each of the topics to be covered in each course component are detailed. (MN) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. 6E712 Q,E- 2a3 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Auto Body Technician Program U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Improvement Office of Educational Research and INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CENTER (ERIC) 04L This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. this Points of view or opinions stated in document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Aberra 1 LEARNING Apprenticeship and Industry Training 2 BESTCOPYAVAILABLE ALBERTA LEARNING CATALOGUING IN PUBLICATION DATA Alberta. Alberta Learning. Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Auto Body Technician program. ISBN 0-7785-2572-4 1. Automobiles Maintenance and repair - Study and teaching - Alberta. 2. 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If there are any inadvertent omissions, please contact Alberta Learning, 10th floor, Commerce Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 4L5. 3 2 Auto Body Technician Table Of Contents 4 Apprenticeship and Industry Training System 5 Apprenticeship and Industry Training Committee Structure 5 Local Apprenticeship Committees (LAC) 6 Provincial Apprenticeship Committees (PAC) 6 The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (Board) 6 Safety Education 7 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Safety 7 Technical Training Establishment 8 Procedures For Recommending Revisions To The Course Outline 9 Apprenticeship Route Toward Certification 10 Auto Body Technician Training Profile Course Outline 12 First Period Technical Training 16 Second Period Technical Training (Refinisher) 19 Second Period Technical Training (Repairer) 22 Third Period Technical Training (Repairer) 4 3 Apprenticeship and Industry Training System Apprenticeship is post-secondary education with a difference. It helps ensure Alberta has a steady supply of highly skilled employees, the foundation of our economy's future health and competitiveness. Apprentices in more than 50 trades and crafts spend between one and four years learning their trade 80% of the time on the job under the supervision of a certified journeyman or qualified tradesperson. The balance of the program is technical training in the theory, skills and technologies of their trade. To become certified journeymen apprentices must learn theory and skills, and they must pass examinations. Requirements for certificationincluding the content and delivery of technical trainingare developed and updated by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (the Board) and a network of local and provincial industry committees. The graduate of the Auto Body Prepper apprenticeship training is a journeyman who will be able to: through competent application of his/her skills and knowledge, be proficient in all phases of auto body prepping. use hand tools and powered equipment in a proper and safe manner. relate to the work of other tradesman in the automotive industry. perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required by the industry. apply primers, primer surfacers and corrosion proofing materials. The graduate of the Auto Body Refinisher apprenticeship training is a journeyman who will be able to: through competent application of his/her skills and knowledge, be proficient in all phases of auto body refinishing. use hand tools and powered equipment in a proper and safe manner. relate to the work of other tradesman in the automotive industry. perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required by the industry. apply primers, primer surfacers and corrosion proofing materials. paint motor vehicles. The graduate of the Auto Body Repairer apprenticeship training is a journeyman who will be able to: through competent application of his/her skills and knowledge, be proficient in all phases of auto body repair. use hand tools and powered equipment in a proper and safe manner. relate to the work of other tradesman in the automotive industry. perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required by the industry. straighten and align frames and unitized structures. apply primers, primer surfacers and corrosion proofing materials. repair, replace and align chassis components. repair and replace drive line support systems. repair and replace structural and non-structural motor vehicle sections. The graduate completing both the Auto Body Refinisher and Repairer apprenticeship training receives journeyman certification as an Auto Body Technician who will be able to: through competent application of his/her skills and knowledge, be proficient in all phases of auto body refinishing and repair. use hand tools and powered equipment in a proper and safe manner. relate to the work of other tradesman in the automotive industry. perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required by the industry. apply primers, primer surfacers and corrosion proofing materials. paint motor vehicles. straighten and align frames and unitized structures. repair, replace and align chassis components. repair and replace drive line support systems. repair and replace structural and non-structural motor vehicle sections. 4 Apprenticeship and Industry Training Committee Structure is driven by industry, a term which While government supports Alberta's apprenticeship and industry training system, it includes both employers and employees. The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, with the support of Alberta Learning, oversees the system. But the system relies on a network of industry committees. These committees include local and provincial apprenticeship committees (LACs and PACs) in the designated trades and occupational committees in the designated occupations, as well as other committees such as provisional committees established before the designation of a All these committees are composed of equal numbers of employers and new trade or occupation comes into effect. employees. The network of industry committees is the foundation of Alberta's apprenticeship and industry training system. Local Apprenticeship Committees (LAC) Wherever there is activity in a trade, the Board can set up a LAC. The Board appoints equal numbers of employees and employers for terms of up to three years. The committee appoints a member as presiding officer. Local Apprenticeship Committees: monitor the apprenticeship system, and the progress of apprentices in their trade, at the local level. help settle certain kinds of issues between apprentices and their employers. recommend improvements in apprenticeship training and certification to their trade's provincial apprenticeship committee. make recommendations to the Board regarding the appointment of members to their trade's PAC. Provincial Apprenticeship Committees (PAC) The Board establishes a PAC for each trade and, based on PAC recommendations, appoints a presiding officer and equal numbers of employees and employers for terms of up to three years. Most PACs have nine members. Provincial Apprenticeship Committees: identify the training needs and content for their trade. recommend to the Board the standards for training and certification for their trade. monitor the activities of local apprenticeship committees in their trade. make recommendations to the Board about the designation of trades and occupations. determine whether training of various kinds is equivalent to training provided in an apprenticeship program in the trade. may participate in resolving any apprenticeship-related disputes between employers and employees. Auto Body Technician PAC Members Red Deer Mr. B. Hemstreet Presiding Officer Mr. R. Backs High Prairie Employer Mr. D. Critchlow Medicine Hat Employer Fort McMurray Employer Mr. T. Lane Mr. J. O'Toole Grande Prairie Employer Mr. D. Engelking Edmonton Employee Calgary Mr. W. Keen Employee Mr. M. Peacock Edmonton Employee Mr. G. Shaw Lethbridge Employee The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (Board) The mandate of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board relates to the standards and requirements for training and certification in programs under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act. The Board provides advice to the Minister of Learning on the training and certification of people in designated trades and occupations and on the needs of the Alberta labour market for skilled and trained persons. The Board also makes orders and regulations respecting standards and requirements for apprenticeship programs and the training of apprentices and for training and certification in designated trades and occupations, and the criteria or requirements for granting and recognizing trade and other certificates. The 13-member Board consists of a chairman, eight members representing trades and four members representing other industries. The trades and other industry members are equally represented by employer and employee representatives. Safety Education Safe working procedures and conditions, accident prevention and the preservation of health are of primary importance in apprenticeship programs in Alberta. These responsibilities are shared and require the joint efforts of government, employers, employees and the public. Therefore, it is imperative that all parties become aware of circumstances that may lead to injury or harm. Safe learning experiences and environments can be created by controlling the variables and behaviours that may contribute to or cause an accident or injury. It is generally recognized that a safe attitude contributes to an accident free environment. Everyone will benefit as a result of a healthy, safe attitude towards prevention of accidents. A tradesperson is possibly exposed to more hazards than any other person in the work force and, therefore, should be familiar with and apply the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations dealing with personal safety and the special safety rules applying to each task. 7 6 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Safety employee. Accident prevention and the provisions of safe working conditions are the responsibilities of an employer and Employer's Responsibilities The employer is responsible for: providing and maintaining safety equipment, and protective devices and clothing. enforcing safe working procedures. providing safeguards for machinery, equipment and tools. observing all accident prevention regulations. training employees in the safe use and operation of equipment. Employee's Responsibilities The employee is responsible for: working in accordance with the safety regulations pertaining to the job environment. working in such a way as not to endanger themselves or fellow employees. Workplace Health and Safety's Responsibilities: Workplace Health and Safety (Alberta Human Resources and Employment) will conduct periodic inspections of the workplace to ensure that safety regulations for industry are being observed. Technical Training Establishment Staff and facilities for Alberta Learning, Apprenticeship and Industry Training offer your apprenticeship training program. delivering the program are supplied by: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Southern Alberta Institute of Technology a 7 Procedures For Recommending Revisions To The Course Outline Apprenticeship and Industry Training, Industry Programs and Standards has prepared this course outline in partnership with the Auto Body Technician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. This course outline was approved on April 19, 2002 under the authority of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board on a recommendation from the Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. Valuable input is acknowledged from industry and the institutions. Any concerned citizen or group in the Province of Alberta may make recommendations for change by writing to: Auto Body Technician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee do Industry Programs and Standards Apprenticeship and Industry Training 10th floor, Commerce Place 10155-102 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 4L5 is requested that recommendations for change refer to specific areas and state references used. Recommendations It received will be placed before regular meetings of the Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. 9 8 Apprenticeship Route Toward Certification APPLICATION CONTRACT AND RECORD BOOK ENTRANCE EXAMINATION REATTEMPT ALBERTA r GRADE 10 EDUCATIONAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT COURSE Auto Body Repairer Auto Body Refinisher Auto Body Prepper PERIOD 1 PERIOD 1 PERIOD 1 COMMON COMMON TECHNICAL TECHNICAL 1600 Hours Work 1600 Hours Work 1600 Hours Work TRAINING TRAINING Experience Plus 4 Weeks Experience Plus 4 Weeks Experience Plus 4 Weeks Technical Training Technical Training Technical Training PERIOD 2 r 1500 Hours Work Experience Plus 7 Weeks Technical Training PERIOD 2 1600 Hours Work Experience Plus 6 Weeks Technical Training PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3 1800 Hours Work Experience Only 1500 Hours Work Experience Plus 7 Weeks Technical Training Journeyman Certificate Journeyman Certificate Journeyman Certificate Auto Body Repairer Auto Body Refinisher Auto Body Prepper (4600 hours) (3200 hours) (3400 hours) r Journeyman Certificate Auto Body Technician (6200 hours) ) Interprovincial Red Seal Motor Vehicle Body Interprovincial Red Seal Repairer (Metal & Paint) Automotive Painter 10 EST COPY AVMLA 19 ID, 9