Three separate BC trades fix cars: the service technician, the collision technician and the refinishing (paint) technician. Here is each path and where to train.
Automotive service technicians diagnose and repair vehicles from vintage roadsters to electric cars, at dealers, independent shops and fleet garages (SkilledTradesBC). Auto body and collision technicians repair damaged structures and panels. Automotive refinishing technicians prepare and paint them. None of the three is compulsory in BC.
| Automotive Service Technician | Foundation, then Levels 1–4; 28 weeks of school over 4 years; 6,360 work hours; Red Seal |
|---|---|
| Auto Body and Collision Technician | Foundation, then Levels 1–4; 25 weeks over 4 years; 6,450 hours; Red Seal |
| Automotive Refinishing Technician | Foundation, then Levels 1–2; 10 weeks over 2 years; 3,300 hours |
Most schools in the list teach the service technician trade. Collision and refinishing programs are offered at fewer campuses, so if you want body or paint work, check the program column for those names before you apply.
Fees as each school publishes them.
| School and campuses | Program (type, SkilledTradesBC program) | Length | Next intakes / seats | Tuition and fees (as published) | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Training Centres Surrey Private; SkilledTradesBC-approved (list) Designation current to November 2026; confirm with SkilledTradesBC. | Automotive Service Technician Foundation Training in Surrey Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 43 weeks | Not published | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology BBY - Burnaby | Automotive Technician Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 6–9 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (BBY - Burnaby, Level 3): Open; Nov 2, 2026 (BBY - Burnaby, Level 2): Closed; Nov 2, 2026 (BBY - Burnaby, Level 3): Closed +7 more (TTBC schedule) | Campus: Burnaby / Domestic Tuition: $1,167 per level* (source) | Program page |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology BBY - Burnaby | Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice levels · Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 5–6 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 4, 2027 (BBY - Burnaby, Level 1): Closed; Mar 1, 2027 (BBY - Burnaby, Level 2): Closed (TTBC schedule) | Campus: Burnaby / Domestic Tuition: $1,043 per level* (source) | Program page |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology BBY - Burnaby | Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice levels · Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2 | 2–6 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 4, 2027 (BBY - Burnaby, Level 1): Closed (TTBC schedule) | Campus: Burnaby / Domestic Tuition: $502* (source) | Program page |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology BBY - Burnaby | Automotive Service Technician and Operations Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 32–104 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 9, 2026 (BBY - Burnaby): Closed; Jan 4, 2027 (BBY - Burnaby): Closed; Feb 1, 2027 (BBY - Burnaby): Closed (TTBC schedule) | Campus: Burnaby / Domestic Tuition: $10,449* Level 1: / $970 Level 2: / $590 Level 3: / $280 Level 4: / $280 (source) | Program page |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology BBY - Burnaby | Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technician Foundation Foundation · Auto Body and Collision Technician — Foundation | 40–47 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 4, 2027 (BBY - Burnaby): Closed (TTBC schedule) | Campus: Burnaby / Domestic Tuition: $7,067* Books & supplies / $590.00 (general estimated cost, subject to change) (source) | Program page |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology BBY - Burnaby | Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technician Foundation Foundation · Automotive Refinishing Technician — Foundation | 40–47 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 4, 2027 (BBY - Burnaby): Closed (TTBC schedule) | Campus: Burnaby / Domestic Tuition: $7,067* Books & supplies / $590.00 (general estimated cost, subject to change) (source) | Program page |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University Cloverdale | Automotive Service Technician Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 6–7 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 4, 2027 (Cloverdale, Level 1): Open; Jan 4, 2027 (Cloverdale, Level 4): Closed; Jan 26, 2027 (Cloverdale, Level 1): Open (TTBC schedule) | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University Cloverdale | Automotive Service Technician Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 30–32 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Mar 15, 2027 (Cloverdale): Limited/WL (TTBC schedule) | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| University of the Fraser Valley Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Automotive Service Technician – certificate Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 6–7 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (Trades and Technology Centre (CEP), Level 3): Closed; Jan 4, 2027 (Trades and Technology Centre (CEP), Level 4): Limited/WL; Mar 1, 2027 (Trades and Technology Centre (CEP), Level 2): Limited/WL (TTBC schedule) | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| University of the Fraser Valley Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Automotive Service Technician – certificate Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 36 weeks | Not published | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| University of the Fraser Valley Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing – certificate Foundation · Auto Body and Collision Technician — Foundation | 35 weeks | Not published | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| University of the Fraser Valley Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing – certificate Foundation · Automotive Refinishing Technician — Foundation | 35 weeks | Not published | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| Vancouver Community College Vancouver | Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 6–21 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 4, 2027 (Vancouver, Level 2): Limited/WL; Jan 4, 2027 (Vancouver, Level 3): Limited/WL; Jan 11, 2027 (Vancouver, Level 1): Open +5 more (TTBC schedule) | Tuition / $2,990 Student union / $296 College initiative / $86 Program-specific extra fees / $580 Total / $3,952 (source) | Program page |
| Vancouver Community College Vancouver | Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Apprentice levels · Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 5–26 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 9, 2026 (Vancouver, Level 2): Limited/WL; Jan 4, 2027 (Vancouver, Level 4): Open; Jan 4, 2027 (Vancouver, Level 4): Limited/WL +4 more (TTBC schedule) | Tuition / $1,884 Student union / $222 College initiative / $54 Campus resource / $76 Total / $2,428 (source) | Program page |
| Vancouver Community College Vancouver | Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice Apprentice levels · Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2 | 3–26 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Feb 16, 2027 (Vancouver, Level 1): Open (TTBC schedule) | Level 1 / $1,153 Level 1 / $1,023 Level 2 / $558 Level 2 / $442 (source) | Program page |
| Vancouver Community College Vancouver | Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Foundation Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 33–34 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 4, 2027 (Vancouver): Open (TTBC schedule) | Apply Now / Tuition: $4,272* Application fee / $36 Tuition / $4,272 Tuition Breakdown / $2,136 - Term 1 Tuition Breakdown / $2,136 - Term 2 Student union / $148 … (source) | Program page |
| Vancouver Community College Vancouver | Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Foundation · Auto Body and Collision Technician — Foundation | 33–36 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Feb 9, 2027 (Vancouver): Open; Feb 16, 2027 (Vancouver): Open (TTBC schedule) | Apply Now / Tuition: $4,485* Application fee / $36 Tuition / $4,485 Student union / $74 College initiative / $129 Materials / $465 … (source) | Program page |
| Vancouver Community College Vancouver | Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Foundation · Automotive Refinishing Technician — Foundation | 33–36 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Feb 9, 2027 (Vancouver): Open; Feb 16, 2027 (Vancouver): Open (TTBC schedule) | Apply Now / Tuition: $4,485* Application fee / $36 Tuition / $4,485 Student union / $74 College initiative / $129 Materials / $465 … (source) | Program page |
| School and campuses | Program (type, SkilledTradesBC program) | Length | Next intakes / seats | Tuition and fees (as published) | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camosun College Interurban | Motor Vehicle Trades Apprenticeships Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 7 weeks | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (Interurban, Level 4): Closed; Jan 4, 2027 (Interurban, Level 2): Closed; Feb 22, 2027 (Interurban, Level 3): Closed (TTBC schedule) | Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship / $810.25 Level 1 Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship / $810.25 Level 2 $810.25 Level 3 $810.25 Level 4 Diesel Engine Mechanic Apprenticeship / $1,452.50 Level 1 Diesel Engine Mechanic Apprenticeship / $1,162.00 Level 2 … (source) | Program page |
| Camosun College Interurban | Automotive Service Technician Foundation, Certificate Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 30–31 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Mar 1, 2027 (Interurban): Open (TTBC schedule) | Automotive Service Technician Foundation, Certificate / $3,473 (domestic) (source) | Program page |
| North Island College Campbell River | Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Harmonized Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Level 2 | 6 weeks | Not published | Tuition / $755 Lab / $0 Student Union / $50 Learner Resource / $40 Total / $845 (source) | Program page |
| North Island College Campbell River, Port Alberni - Tebo | Level 1 training Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 30 weeks | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Feb 1, 2027 (Campbell River): Open (TTBC schedule) | Tuition / $2,705 Lab / $175 Student Union / $170 Learner Resource / $145 Total / $3,480 (source) | Program page |
| Vancouver Island University Nanaimo | Automotive Service Technician Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 6–7 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (Nanaimo, Level 4): Closed; Nov 2, 2026 (Nanaimo, Level 2): Closed; Jan 4, 2027 (Nanaimo, Level 4): Open +1 more (TTBC schedule) | Amount / Tuition (8 months x $519.36 per month) 186.52 / Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.78 per month) 166.24 / Student Services fee (8 months x $22.94 per month) 183.52 / VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $50.08 per month) 400.64 / Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) Application Fee: / $46.98 (source) | Program page |
| Vancouver Island University Nanaimo, tiwšemawtxw (Powell River) | Automotive Service Technician Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 31 weeks | Not published | Amount / Tuition (8 months x $519.36 per month) 186.52 / Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.78 per month) 166.24 / Student Services fee (8 months x $22.94 per month) 183.52 / VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $50.08 per month) 400.64 / Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) Application Fee: / $46.98 (source) | Program page |
| School and campuses | Program (type, SkilledTradesBC program) | Length | Next intakes / seats | Tuition and fees (as published) | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Rockies Main Campus | Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 3, 4 | 6–7 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 11, 2027 (Main Campus, Level 4): Limited/WL (TTBC schedule) | Application Fee: / $30.00 Tuition: / $817.32 Student Association Fee: / $16.10 Total / $863.42 (source) | Program page |
| College of the Rockies Main Campus | Automotive Service Technician Foundation Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 31 weeks | Not published | Application Fee: / $30.00 Tuition: / $3,502.80 Student Association Fee: / $69.00 Bus Pass Fee: / $100.00 Basic First Aid Tuition Fee: / $199.00 **Toolbox Fee: / $250.00 … (source) | Program page |
| Okanagan College 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 7 weeks | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC, Level 3): Open; Nov 2, 2026 (1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC, Level 4): Limited/WL; Jan 4, 2027 (1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC, Level 1): Limited/WL +3 more (TTBC schedule) | Domestic students / $1,251 estimated cost per level Estimated cost per level / Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $1,251 Domestic students / $1,251 Collapse all / Level 1 - estimate: $1,251 Tuition / $920 College anciliary fees / $248 … (source) | Program page |
| Okanagan College 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprenticeship Apprentice levels · Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprenticeship Levels 2, 4 | 5 weeks | Not published | Domestic students / $962 - $1,251 estimated cost per level Estimated cost per level / Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $962 - $1,251 Domestic students / $962 - $1,251 Collapse all / Level 1 - estimate: $1,251 Tuition / $920 College anciliary fees / $248 … (source) | Program page |
| Okanagan College 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprenticeship Apprentice levels · Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprenticeship Level 2 | 3 weeks | Not published | Domestic students / $518 estimated cost per level Estimated cost per level / Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $518 Domestic students / $518 Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm / Level 2 - estimate: $518 Tuition / $395 College anciliary fees / $82 … (source) | Program page |
| Okanagan College 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Automotive Service Technician Foundation Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 32–34 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Jan 26, 2027 (1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC): Open; Mar 1, 2027 (1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC): Open (TTBC schedule) | Domestic students / $5,833 estimated total program cost Estimated first-year cost / Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $5,833 Estimated first-year cost / Vernon: $5,729 Estimated total program cost / Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $5,833 Estimated total program cost / Vernon: $5,729 Domestic students / $5,833 … (source) | Program page |
| Okanagan College 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Auto Body and Collision Technician Foundation Foundation · Auto Body and Collision Technician — Foundation | 39 weeks | Not published | Domestic students / $6,283 estimated total program cost Estimated first-year cost / Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $6,283 Estimated first-year cost / Vernon: $6,181 Estimated total program cost / Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $6,283 Estimated total program cost / Vernon: $6,181 Domestic students / $6,283 … (source) | Program page |
| Thompson Rivers University Kamloops | Automotive Service Technician Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 6–7 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (Kamloops, Level 1): Open; Jan 4, 2027 (Kamloops, Level 2): Closed; Mar 30, 2027 (Kamloops, Level 3): Limited/WL (TTBC schedule) | FoundationTuition / $3,477.67 Student and lab fees / $1,195.81 Learning guides and/or textbooks / $550.00 Health and Dental Plan / $248.00 CSA work boots, clear safety glasses, 2 pair coveralls, welding gloves and welding hat / $265.00 Total / $5,736.48 … (source) | Program page |
| Thompson Rivers University Kamloops | Automotive Service Technician Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 31 weeks | Not published | FoundationTuition / $3,477.67 Student and lab fees / $1,195.81 Learning guides and/or textbooks / $550.00 Health and Dental Plan / $248.00 CSA work boots, clear safety glasses, 2 pair coveralls, welding gloves and welding hat / $265.00 Total / $5,736.48 … (source) | Program page |
| School and campuses | Program (type, SkilledTradesBC program) | Length | Next intakes / seats | Tuition and fees (as published) | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Mountain College Terrace | Automotive Service Technician Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 | 7 weeks | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (Terrace, Level 4): Open (TTBC schedule) | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| Coast Mountain College Terrace | Automotive Service Technician Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 31 weeks | Not published | Not published; check with the school | Program page |
| College of New Caledonia Prince George - Main Campus | Apprentice Automotive Service Technician L1 Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 7 weeks | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (Prince George - Main Campus, Level 4): Open; Jan 11, 2027 (Prince George - Main Campus, Level 1): Open; Mar 1, 2027 (Prince George - Main Campus, Level 2): Open (TTBC schedule) | Fees* / Starting at $973 per level View costs by level / Level 1 Tuition: $973.00 - 1,000.29 View costs by level / Level 2 Tuition: $883.39 - 910.68 Level 3 Tuition: $973.00 - 1,000.29 Level 4 Tuition: $883.39 - 910.68 Work BC offers financial support to apprenticeship students. / Apprentices may qualify for interest free loans of up to $4,000 per level of technical training through the Canada Apprentice Loan program. (source) | Program page |
| College of New Caledonia Prince George - Main Campus | Automotive Service Technician Foundation Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 31 weeks | Not published | Fees* / Estimated at $3,872 Invest in your future / The estimated cost for this program is $3,872. (source) | Program page |
| College of New Caledonia Prince George - Main Campus | Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Foundation · Auto Body and Collision Technician — Foundation | 35 weeks | Not published | Invest in your future / Tuition: $4,283.64 Invest in your future / Student fees: $807 Medical/Dental Fee (Fall semester only): $260 Materials Fee: $405.36 (source) | Program page |
| Northern Lights College Fort St. John | Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Apprentice levels · Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 | 6–7 weeks (varies by intake/level) | Seats/intake not published by the school. SkilledTradesBC schedule lists: Nov 2, 2026 (Fort St. John, Level 2): Open; Jan 18, 2027 (Fort St. John, Level 3): Open (TTBC schedule) | Level 1 / $ 784.98 Level 1 / $ 70.73 $ 117.65 $ 973.36 Level 2 / $ 784.98 Level 2 / $ 70.73 … (source) | Program page |
| Northern Lights College Dawson Creek | Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate Foundation · Automotive Service Technician — Foundation | 990 hours; approximately 33 weeks long | Not published | Domestic Fees — Tuition $ 3,700.62 Student Fees $ 169.96 Instruction-related Fees $ 503.15 Total Year 1 $ 4,373.73 Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional. (source) | Program page |
Find a sponsor (usually an employer), register together on the SkilledTradesBC Portal, then complete 28 weeks of school and 6,360 work hours and pass the certification exam (70% pass mark, up to 4 attempts). A foundation program is optional and can count toward Level 1. Full walkthrough: how to register an apprenticeship; rules from SkilledTradesBC.
Foundation (optional)Usually a few months full-time. The length is on each school’s page in the table above.
Apprenticeship28 weeks of technical training spread over 4 years, in blocks of school between work periods
Work-based training6,360 hours with your sponsor
CertificationExam with a 70% pass mark and up to 4 attempts. Trade Qualifiers must pass within 24 months of approval.
Program length per SkilledTradesBC trade pages. Exam rules per SkilledTradesBC.
Published school fees, usually without tools or student fees.
| Item | Published amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| One apprentice level · British Columbia Institute of Technology | Campus: Burnaby: Domestic Tuition: $1,167 per level* | school page |
| Foundation program · British Columbia Institute of Technology | Campus: Burnaby: Domestic Tuition: $10,449* | school page |
| Books and supplies · British Columbia Institute of Technology | Books & supplies: $590.00 (general estimated cost, subject to change) | school page |
| Foundation program · Camosun College | Automotive Service Technician Foundation, Certificate: $3,473 (domestic) | school page |
| One apprentice level · College of New Caledonia | Fees*: Starting at $973 per level | school page |
| Foundation program · College of New Caledonia | Fees*: Estimated at $3,872 | school page |
| Certification exam as a Trade Qualifier (challengers only) | $120 application, which includes your first attempt. The 2nd attempt is free; the 3rd and 4th cost $100 each. | SkilledTradesBC |
Job Bank wages for Automotive service technicians in British Columbia (2023–2024 reference period; Job Bank wage report). Journeyperson ranges, not apprentice pay. See also BC trades salaries.
EI, loans, grants and tool deductions for apprentices: apprentice funding in BC.
No. A foundation program is optional. You can register as a Level 1 apprentice once you have a sponsor. Foundation programs can make you easier to hire and usually count toward Level 1.
No, but only hours worked as a registered apprentice count toward certification.
Possibly, as a Trade Qualifier ($120, see the cost table). With less experience you can challenge a level exam instead.
Usually, yes, if you are eligible for EI. Apply for WorkBC Apprentice Services up to 4 weeks before your training starts to get the reference code you need for the EI claim.
SkilledTradesBC lists 28 weeks of technical training over 4 years and 6,360 work-based hours. A foundation program adds time at the start, but it may count toward Level 1.
This page relies on the official pages below. Rules, fees and processes change, so check the authority before you apply or spend money.
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