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Collision Repair

Collision Repair

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Program of Study: Collision Repair

CIP Code: 47.0603 - Information Page

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Collision Repair program is a three-year program designed for students who are interested in employment in the Auto Body field. This course emphasizes and develops the importance of hands-on skills as well as basic Auto Body theory necessary to be successful in the Collision Repair Technology industry. Your career Ladder (List of Potential Jobs & Salaries) includes Shop Manager, Estimator, Body Technician, Painter, Paint-Prep Technician, Frame Technician, Light Body Technician, Custom Body Designer, Custom Painter, and Detailer. Level of pay depends on experience. 

CERTIFICATIONS

  • National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Exam

A  STUDENT IN COLLISION REPAIR WILL LEARN TO:

  • Review damage reports, prepare cost estimates, and plan work

  • Inspect cars for structural damage

  • Remove damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, and trim

  • Realign car frames and chassis to repair structural damage

  • Hammer out or patch dents, dimples, and other minor body damage

  • Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place

  • Sand, buff, and prime refurbished and repaired surfaces

  • Apply new finish to restored body parts

  • Set up and operate machines that paint or coat products

  • Select the paint or coating needed for the job

  • Clean and prepare products to be painted or coated

  • Determine the required flow of paint and the quality of the coating

  • Apply paint or coating

  • Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas

CAREER PATHWAYS

  • Automotive Body Repair & Paint Technician

  • Automotive Interior Repairer

  • Automotive Glass Repairer 

  • Aircraft & Avionics Technician **

  • Claims Adjuster, Appraiser, Investigator **

(** = Associate Degree )

SKILLS TO DEVELOP

  • Critical-thinking skills. Automotive body and glass repairers evaluate vehicle damage and determine necessary repair strategies. In some cases, they must decide if a vehicle is “totaled,” or too damaged to justify the cost of repair.

  • Communication/Customer-service skills. Automotive body and glass repairers discuss auto body and glass problems, along with options to fix them, with customers. Workers must be courteous, good listeners, and ready to answer customers’ questions.

  • Detail oriented. Automotive body and glass repairers must pay close attention to detail. Restoring a damaged auto body or windshield requires workers to have a keen eye for even the smallest imperfection.

  • Dexterity. Automotive body repairers’ tasks, such as removing door panels, hammering out dents, and using hand tools to install parts, require a steady hand and good hand–eye coordination.

  • Mathematical skills.  Service technicians should be able to conduct appraisals to inform customers of potential repairs.

  • Mechanical skills. Automotive body repairers must know which diagnostic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other power equipment and tools are appropriate for certain procedures and repairs. They must know how to apply the correct techniques and methods necessary to repair automobiles.

  • Physical strength. Automotive body and glass repairers must sometimes lift heavy parts, such as door panels and windshields.

  • Time-management skills. Automotive body and glass repairers must be timely in their repairs. For many people, their automobile is their primary mode of transportation.

COMMON CORE STANDARD INTEGRATION:

  • Technical Reading: Main Idea & Text Evidence, Vocabulary & Symbols, Author’s Purpose, Text Structure (Compare/Contrast, Multi-Step Procedure, Description, & Qualitative/Technical Information into Visual Forms via Chart or Table) Multiple Sources

  • Mathematics: Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry

STATE BOARD/ POST SECONDARY/UNION RESOURCES

  • Coming soon

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