ONTARIO 310B · AUTO BODY & COLLISION REPAIR
Your interest in cars.
Your next step.
Explore auto body and collision repair with our proposed Ontario 310B college.
Find my 310B pathwayHigh school / OYAPWatch the journeyProposed 310B program. Approval pending. Enrolment is not open.
THE SHOP / A WORLD TO EXPLORE
Look around. Explore a story in the shop, or choose a question below.
Follow your curiosity. Choose your next step.
Proposed 310B program. Approval pending. Enrolment is not open.
Where do I start?
There’s more than one way to begin.
Choose where you are today. We’ll show you the pathway and a practical next step.
A / OYAP
High school / OYAP
Still in school? Start here.
Explore my next stepB / 310BLeaving school or changing careers
Choose the starting point that fits you.
Explore my next stepA–G / 310BChoose your starting point
Your eligibility, training credit and next steps must be confirmed for your situation.
Find my 310B pathwayKnow the trade
Ontario apprenticeship, at a glance.
Workplace + in-school learning
7,280 workplace hours + 720 in-school hours; typically about four years.
A Red Seal trade
Auto Body and Collision Technician is the national Red Seal trade title.
Provincial apprenticeship information, not an Elite Auto course schedule.
Read the official 310B profileComing soonExplore our mission
Helping future talent afford a future in the trade.
We’re creating a not-for-profit to raise awareness of collision repair and help applicants with financial need.
Could this be for me?
A little curiosity can open a new direction.
Alex · Student / OYAP
From school shop to skilled trade.
Discover OYAP, co-op and the nine steps toward a 310B qualification.
Jordan · Exploring your direction
A visit that gives Jordan a direction.
Meet Tessa and Eli, visit the shop and ask practical questions about 310B apprenticeship.
Maya · Women in trades
More than they expected.
A practical talent, a supportive friend and a woman mentor open up a possibility.
What would I actually do?
Love the cars? Meet the skills.
310B combines problem-solving, practical work and an eye for detail.
AI concept scenes · Proposed learning environmentFind the problem
Look beyond the dent. Assess damage and understand what needs checking before a repair is planned.
What you’ll learnPLAY TIME
Start raceElite Auto Rush
A red Ferrari. The Toronto skyline. You control the speed.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Different ways to learn. Support at every step.
Your culture, background and way of learning belong in the conversation. Let’s talk about what helps you learn.
Explore learning supportMario Menna’s story
Mario’s personal commitment.
For more than 30 years, Mario Menna has championed learning on the job: working alongside experienced professionals and building skills through practice.
He is investing his own resources to bring that philosophy to a new generation.
Meet the person behind the vision Watch Mario’s animated storyComing soon
A not-for-profit for the future of collision repair.
We are creating a not-for-profit organization to raise funds and awareness for the collision repair trade.
Our mission is to provide as much financial support as possible to applicants who demonstrate financial need, helping reduce financial barriers to training and a future in the trade.
The organization and funding program are being developed. Details about funding, eligibility and how to apply will be shared here when available.
OUR NEXT CHAPTER / APPROVAL UPDATE
A clear view of where we stand.
We have applied for Training Delivery Agent (TDA) status for Ontario 310B. Our proposed facility has had its ministry visit and inspection. We are awaiting an approval decision and next steps.
Update: 5 October 2026
- APPLICATION
TDA application made
Application for in-class apprenticeship training delivery.
- FACILITY REVIEW
Visit and inspection completed
Ministry representatives visited the proposed facility on 23 September 2026.
- CURRENT STATUS
Awaiting approval
The visit is a step in the process. It does not mean approval has been granted.
Proposed 310B program. Approval pending. Enrolment is not open.
GROW APPLICATION & COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
Help build what comes next.
More room for curiosity. A place to practise. A future shaped by people who care about the trade.
Explore ways to get involved
Our GROW application
We are preparing a proposal for Ontario’s Skills Development Fund Capital Stream — GROW Pathway, focused on the proposed training facility.
Preparation and review · Funding not confirmed
Applicant eligibility, supporting evidence and submission still need confirmation. Funding and TDA approval are separate decisions.
Read Ontario’s GROW guidanceBe part of the build.
We are opening fundraising and sponsorship conversations for the proposed 310B program. Discuss suitable training equipment, learning resources and experienced mentorship.
Support discussions are open · No payments collected here
Contribution arrangements and use of funds must be confirmed before any contribution is arranged. No government endorsement or confirmed partnership is implied.
Discuss campaign supportSTART WITH A CONVERSATION
There’s more than one way to help.
Choose what interests you. Let’s talk about what might be possible.
Bring your experience to the conversation.
Talk with us about a potential partnership, practical insight or industry connections for the proposed 310B learning environment.
Discuss a partnershipNo payments are collected here. Support links open the contact page for fundraising and sponsorship discussions.
Do I need to know everything about cars?
No. Start by exploring and asking questions. Your school or Skilled Trades Ontario can help you check the requirements that apply to you.
Can I enrol at Elite Auto now?
Enrolment is not open. You can request information about the proposed 310B program and its approval status.
What will it cost, and how long will it take?
Elite Auto tuition and schedules are not confirmed. Ask about your circumstances before making a commitment.