Collision Repair Technology

Course Code:
8676/8677/8678

Course Description:
In the global automobile collision repair industry, there is a growing demand for auto body technicians.  In this program, students are taught damage analysis, estimating, customer service, non-structural analysis, damage repair, surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and applying, and final vehicle detailing, and welding.  Students work in a variety of materials, using metal finishing and body filling techniques to prepare surfaces and repair panels. 

Topics of Study:

Safety/First Aide 

Hand & Power Tools 

Auto Body Construction

Auto Body Shop Operations 

Welding Practices 

Simplified Metal Straightening & Repairs

Simplified Plastic Repairs

Body & Structural Alignment 

Repairing & Replacing Panels & other components

Glass Service & Replacement

Electrical & Mechanical Components 

Refinishing Equipment & Materials 

Applying Finish

Estimating 

• Butler Farm, Hampton

• AM and PM

• 20 students

• ICAR Certifications

• SkillsUSA

• Completed 10th grade English with a grade of “C” or better.

• Summer Mentorship 
• Job Shadowing 
• Paid Internship – Required for 2nd year students