If you enjoy working with your hands, have a mechanical aptitude, take pride in your work, and are passionate about cars, consider a career in collision repair. Becoming a collision repair specialist requires a high-skill level, and technicians are rewarded accordingly for their work. Students will learn unibody/full-frame structural repair, welding, estimating, automotive electricity, air conditioning, restraints, and refinishing. Advanced estimating, shop management procedures, advanced metalworking, and custom refinishing are also explored. Our two-year program provides students with training for entry-level positions in the automotive collision repair industry. Area dealerships offer opportunities for shadowing, internship, and cooperative education. Students will also test for the ability to earn valuable I-CAR Certifications.

Automotive Collision Repair is part of the South Carolina Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster. Students enrolled in this program earn two high school credits each semester and can earn a combined total of eight credits upon completing the two-year program. Credits earned will count as electives needed for the SC high school graduation requirements. One of the credits earned may fulfill the CATE/Foreign Language requirement for SC high school graduation.