DiplomaRecommended

Diploma of Auto Body Technician

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatoon, Canada
0.58 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Hands-on certificate in motor vehicle body repair and refinishing.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core principles of Auto Body Technician
solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: advanced metal work
painting
front sheet metal.

Career outcomes

Auto body technician
automobile damage repair estimator
automotive painting and refinishing technician
auto body repair shops
paint shops
commercial fleets

Curriculum

One-year certificate of 32 weeks taught in auto body shops. Content includes basic and advanced metal work and painting
front sheet metal and plastic repair
door servicing
glass installation
electrical systems
welding
shop safety
trade communications and math
and one week in a repair shop.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 10. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 10 or Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects; Accuplacer alternative admission for some programmes

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 81
PTE Academic 63
Duolingo 110
Cambridge C1 Advanced
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,700 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$45,148 CAD

Program details

Campus	Saskatoon Campus
Faculty or school	School of Transportation
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.