Overview
Our Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program provides the detail-minded student with the technical knowledge and skills, character, and work ethic necessary to begin a rewarding career in this fast-paced, high-tech industry. The dynamic and challenging curriculum provides students a great opportunity to work on both “live” and training vehicles with cosmetic and serious structural damage. In the process, students hone their skills in welding, cutting, surface preparation, painting, refinishing, plastic repair, abrasives, solvents, and estimation.
The curriculum also includes a basic introduction to automotive mechanical and electrical systems. Our state-of-the-art virtual painting program allows students to practice painting and refinishing techniques in an eco-friendly learning environment. Graduates are eligible for one year of credit toward the two-year work requirement necessary for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) collision repair technician certification.
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Training/ Skills You will Learn
• Damage analysis
• Welding and cutting
• Plastic repair
• Structural and non-structural repair
• Mechanical and electrical introduction
• Painting and refinishing
• Repair Rusted Out Panel
Career Opportunities
With a High School Degree
Auto Body Repairer
Salaries: $24,470 per year
With a 2 Year College Degree
Auto Body Technician
Salaries: $45,630 per year
With a 4 Year College Degree
Repair Technician
Salaries: $70,670+ per year