In Automotive Collision Technology, students gain real-life work experience repairing collision-damaged vehicles

In this program, students will learn the proper techniques when using hand and power tools, in addition to the latest in automotive collision equipment. Over the course of this two-year program, they learn all about structural and non-structural damage analysis and repair. Students will also develop skills necessary to understand mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing, and basic shop and safety practices. At the completion of the program, careers await as a collision technician, automotive painter, industrial painter, automotive damage appraiser and many more.

Skills Learned:

• Use of hand/power tools
• Structural analysis and damage repair
• Mechanical and electrical components
• Plastics and adhesives
• Painting and refinishing
• Basic shop and safety practices
• Welding
• Glass replacement
• Pinstriping
• Paint striping
• ASE Certification testing

Potential Careers:

• Collision Technician
• Automotive Painter
• Industrial Painter
• Glass Specialist
• Auto Body Parts or Paint Sales Representative
• Frame or Uni-body Specialist
• Automotive Damage Appraiser
• Auto Salvage Yard
• Sheet Metal Welding
• Shop Owner
• Graphics and detailing
• Parts Replacement