Objective of Field
Using a trained eye, a skilled hand, and a wide variety of tools, a Collision Repair Technician repairs a damaged vehicle to original showroom quality finish.
Job Duties
Students have the opportunity to operate state-of-the-art equipment, such as the Chief E-Z Liner Frame Machine and measuring system, Devilbiss Down Draft Spray Booth, HVLP Spray Guns, Computerized Estimating Software, and our Sim Spray Virtual Reality Paint Simulator. They also gain experience with the hands-on operation of standard power and hand tools used in the industry
Planned Courses
- Detailing vehicles
- Welding
- Sheet Metal Repair
- Plastic Filler
- Repairing Plastic
- Preparation of Surface for Refinishing
- Refinishing
- Sanding and Buffing
- Chemical Stripping
- Uni-body set-up and measuring
- Frame Repair
- Estimating
- Glass
Employment
Employment of automotive body and glass repairers is expected to grow 8 percent in 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
The growing number of vehicles in use should increase overall demand for collision repair services during the next decade. However, overall job growth will be limited because new repair technology allows fewer workers to do more work.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities should be very good for jobseekers with industry certification and formal training in automotive body repair and refinishing and in collision repair. Furthermore, demand for qualified workers with knowledge of specific technologies, materials, and makes and models of cars should create new job opportunities. Those without any training or experience will face strong competition for jobs.
The need to replace experienced repair technicians who retire, change occupations, or stop working for other reasons also will provide some job opportunities.
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Entry Level |
2-Year Associates Degree |
4-Year Bachelor’s Degree |
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Auto Detailer |
Information Science and Technology |
Master I-Car |
How to find out more
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