Collision Repair Technician
Description:
This class provides the student with instruction needed to develop a working knowledge of basic techniques in automotive collision technology. Theory and/or shop experience are gained in the areas of major and minor collision repair; spot, panel, and overall refinishing; color mixing; spray painting methods and materials; frame and uni-body alignment methods; and automotive MIG welding.
Hours:
Morning session - 8:10 - 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session - 12:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Career Major Name: Combination Collision Repair Technician
Clock Hours/Weeks of Instruction: 900/34
Normal Completion Time: 34 weeks for full-time status
Required Courses:
- Auto Collision Damage Analysis
- Auto Collision MIG (GMAW) Welding
- Auto Collision Non-Structural Metal Straightening/Repair
- Auto Collision Plastic Component Repair and Replacement
- Auto Collision Trim and Hardware
- Auto Collision Written Estimating
- Automotive Body Panel Adjustment and Alignment
- Automotive Detailing
- Automotive Glass Replacement
- Career Readiness
- Introduction to Collision Repair Technology
- Refinish Application
- Refinish Blending and Painting Defects
- Refinish Color Adjustment
- Refinish Preparation
- Workforce Staging
Career Opportunities:
- Body Shop Supply Sales
- Automotive Paint Mixing and Sales
- Automotive Dismantler
- Automotive Body Parts Sales
- Metal Repair Technician
- Refinish Technician
- Plastic Repair Technician
- Automotive Detailer
- Estimate Writer
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Application Process:
High school students see home school counselor
Adults contact Mid-America Admissions Coordinators 572-215-2060
Average Salary:
$14,870-$41,600
Accreditation:
NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation)
OSBCTE (Oklahoma State Board of Career & Technology Education)
Certifications:
ODCTE Competency Certifications
- Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Technician
- Painting and Refinishing Technician
ASE Entry-Level Certifications
- Painting and Refinishing
- Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
- Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
- Mechanical and Electrical Components
**CTSO: SkillsUSA
**Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)