Auto Body Program
Program Overview
The Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program provides students with excellent opportunities to explore and experience numerous aspects of the Auto Body trade. These include developing entry-level skills in surface preparation and minor dent repair. Students are also exposed to more complex operations in refinishing, frame straightening and welding. Students are monitored and closely supervised by highly qualified instructors that work to maximize their potential. Two modern preparation stations as well as a state-of-the-art downdraft spray booth and straightening machine that replicates technology found in the industry today.
Skills and Skill Areas
- Safety Practice for Surface Preparation
- Surface Preparation
- Sanding Methods: Wet, Dry, and Power
- Masking
- Safety Practices for Spraying, Handling/and
- (disposal) of Sprayable Material
- Spraying Techniques
- Priming
- Spray Painting
- Spray Gun Maintenance
- Repair Minor Damage
- Repair Rusted Out Panel
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- Fiberglass Repair
- Welding Safety
- Welding Operation
- Oxygen/Acetylene Welding (o/A)
- MIG Welding
- Plastic Welding
- Glass Operation
- Major Panel Adjustments
- Repair Major Damage
- Frame Repair
- Estimating
- Electrical and Electronic Systems Repair
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2 Year College |
4 Year College |
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Apprentice collision repair worker
Auto glass installer
Auto restoration worker
Industrial painter
Detailing shop worker
Sales representative for paint or supply company
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- Advance collision repair worker
- Insurance appraiser
- Insurance adjuster
- Auto and truck dealership
- Collision repair shop owner
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- Insurance appraiser
- Insurance adjuster
- Auto/truck dealership management
- Vocational technical instructor
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