Collision Repair & Refinishing
Career Paths
Paint and Autobody Tech
Team Leader
Estimator
Shop Manager
Body Shop Owner
Collision Repair Salesperson
Insurance Appraiser
Aircraft & Equipment Painter
Restoration & Hot Rod Builder
Dual Enrollment
This program is a Running Start program, which awards transferrable college credit to students who enroll.
Opportunities are unlimited! Good auto body mechanics are always in demand. Collision Repair is a two-year program in which students acquire basic entry-level skills in the auto body repair trade. This comprehensive course covers basic welding, sheet metal dent repair, surface preparation and refinishing fundamentals. Students will deal directly with customers, write estimates, schedule jobs, order parts and complete the repair process. Students progress at their own pace. Instruction is also provided in automotive construction, identification and care of hand and power tools. Students have an opportunity to work with professional industry equipment including a frame machine, sanders, hydraulic power tools, air compressors, grinders, a front end machine, panel cutters, MIG welders, a paint booth and many more.