Material damage
Training requirements
To align with modern vehicle repair techniques and the the Collision Repair Program (launched in 2020), all participants are required to meet at least one of the following industry certifications:
VOC Training
Effective January 1, 2021, all Automotive Refinish Technicians within the Metro Vancouver region must:
successfully complete an environmental training program and certification every two years
ensure that every technician has successfully completed an environmental training program and certification every two years
display the environmental training program certification for the operator and each technician at the automotive refinishing facility so that they are visible to the public or have the certifications available for inspection by an officer
Changes to VOC training are detailed in the bylaw (page 8 section 20).
Program administrative training
The following program administrative training options are also available:
Questions
If you have questions about the training requirements, please call Supplier Programs & Administration at 604-777-4513 (lower mainland) or 1-877-921-3311 (toll free) or email [email protected].