Auto Collision course includes knowledge of the processes, technologies, and materials used in the reconstruction of damaged vehicles. The course is designed to teach the concepts and theory of systems related to automotive collision repair and refinishing/painting. As a senior, students in this course have an opportunity to secure a paid internship in the automotive industry. Industry certification offered: ASE Collision Repair Fundamentals and others

Training

9th Principles of Transportation

10th Basic Collision Repair

11th Advanced Collision Repair

12th Internship or Onsite Skill Application

I-CAR Academy - Collision Repair Fundamentals

I-CAR Academy - Preparation for Refinish

A refinishing lesson and all the instruction you need to prepare a vehicle for one of the last phases of a collision repair, refinishing, is included in this. The topics you’ll study will enable you to identify different undercoats, finishes, and ultraviolet-cured materials; perform surface preparation steps on both metal and plastic; understand the required tools and equipment, including types of spray environments and personal protection equipment; and mix and apply different types of primer. You will be able to play an important role in the refinish process, because all the careful prep work you do shows up in a high-quality final finish.

I-CAR Academy - Dent removal

Developing the advanced skill of straightening collision damage begins with the entry-level task of removing small dents. You will be prepared by learning how to remove small dents on aluminum and steel exterior body panels. You will learn how metal type and the panel shape affect repairability. You will discover the differences between working with steel and aluminum surfaces and be able to identify tools, equipment, and techniques appropriate for each metal type. Another topic you’ll study is about body filler when completing a repair. The knowledge you’ve acquired with the completion of these s is recognized with the Aluminum & Steel Small Dent Removal badge.

I-CAR Academy - Disassembly and Reassembly

This badge prepares you to safely disassemble a vehicle, discover areas of hidden damage, and reattach the parts you removed at the appropriate stage of repair. This preparation includes understanding the hand tools used in these procedures, precautions that keep vehicles protected during repairs, and the removal and installation procedures for a wide variety of exterior and interior vehicle parts.

I-CAR Academy - Plastic Repair

With a third of a vehicle’s parts now made from plastic, you will continually use the plastic repair skills learned by completing this badge. You will recognize the different types of automotive plastics and know when to repair or replace components through the damage analysis process. You will be well versed in the tools, materials, and different repair techniques and will understand the complications associated with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Competition

Skills USA State Champ. 2026

Ashley Salas (Senior) won the state Skills USA Collision Damage Appraisal contest in 2026. She advanced to Nationals Skills USA contest in Atlanta, Georgia. Ashley won over $13,000 in scholarships from both District and State contest. Montserrat Salazar (Junior) won 3rd place at the same contest. She was able to take a week long trip paid for by PISD to compete.

Skills USA State Competition

Auto Collision students that advance to the Skills USA State competition take a four day trip to Corpus Christi, Texas. Where they compete for the title of state champion in either Collision Repair, Automotive Refinishing or Collision Damage Appraisal.

Skills USA National Competiton

Auto Collision students that place 1st at the state level advance to the Skills USA National competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Students take a week long, all expenses paid trip to face against 49 other states and U.S territories. Ashley Salas, 2026 graduate, placed 10th in the nation at Skills Nationals competition in Collision Damage Appraisal!

Universal Technical Institute Top Tech Challenge

In Class of 2024, Auto Collision took First, Second and Third place in the Top Tech Challenge at UTI!

Certifications

The Electude CCAR Safety Essentials course is an online, interactive automotive safety training program developed by the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) and hosted on Electude's discovery-based e-learning platform. Designed for automotive students and technicians, the 16-module Essentials curriculum delivers OSHA-aligned best practices covering critical workplace safety topics such as first aid, hazardous materials (GHS Hazcom), slip and fall avoidance, lift safety, and safe driving protocols. The course utilizes an engaging, gamified format with text-to-speech features, continuous formative assessments on every screen, and lesson quizzes to track student progress. Upon completing all modules and passing the final examination, students earn an industry-recognized CCAR safety credential and certificate of completion.

The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level automotive technology education programs against standards developed by the automotive service industry. It also develops career-readiness education for students which fuse local partnerships, rigorous standard-based education, workplace experience, and mentorship together.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a satisfactory level of practical knowledge-based readiness for the workforce in candidates seeking a career in the automotive service industry. ASE Entry-level certification is the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional.

Internships

The collision repair program program at CTHS provides students with internship opportunities at various dealerships and shops in the area during the summer between their Junior and Senior year. Our goal is to give students hands-on experiences in a field that interests them.

Shop Life

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Fundraising

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Meet The Instructor

Kevin McIlveen

Contact

Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School

1348 Genoa Red-Bluff

Houston, TX 77034

Ph 713-740-5320

KMcilveen@pasadenaisd.org

Mr. McIlveen spent over 35 years in industry as Collision Center Director at Ford dealers like Ron Carter Ford and Russell & Smith Ford. His shops have always been I-CAR GoldClass certified and Manufacturer certified by most brands. Kevin also served on the advisory committee for this program over two decades before taking on the Instructor role here.

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