Autobody 10, A20, B20, A30, B30

(a)	Create a list of personal interests, skills and traits that could lead to a career in the autobody trade.
(b)	Investigate occupations in the autobody trade (e.g., autobody repair technician, automotive restoration technician, commercial vehicle body repairer, automotive detailer, damage repair appraiser, automotive painter and insurance estimator).
(c)	Research which autobody-related occupations are facing shortages and which are oversubscribed locally, regionally or provincially.
(d)	Examine the roles, responsibilities, educational qualifications and personal and professional qualities common to people involved in autobody-related jobs.
(e)	Reflect upon personal suitability or non-suitability for a specific autobody-related occupation considering criteria such as: initial and continuing educational requirements; duties and skills required for this occupation; the work environment, including typical hours and shifts worked and typical locations; current wages received in Saskatchewan and how these compare to the rest of Canada; physical, mental and emotional stresses related to this occupation; workplace hazards and safety considerations; other occupations with which they interact; apprenticeship and/or certification requirements in Canada and Saskatchewan; and, future trends impacting the trade.
(f)	Explore opportunities for underrepresented populations in the automotive industry.
(g)	Communicate research findings related to autobody occupations through a display, brochure, video, presentation software, website or an oral presentation.
(h)	Develop a plan to attain a job of one’s choice in the autobody trade.
(i)	Identify entrepreneurial opportunities available in the autobody trade.

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