Program Overview

The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Collision Repair Technician gives students the knowledge and hands-on experience to start a career in the automotive collision repair industry. Learn about metal and plastic repair, metal inert gas (MIG) welding, vehicle disassembly, refinishing, reassembly, estimate reading, coolant removal/replacement, and air conditioning (A/C) discharge/recharge and industry terminology.

Program Objectives

1. Automotive Structure Repair: Participants will gain expertise in repairing and restoring vehicle structures, including frame straightening and alignment, to ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards.

2. Surface Preparation and Painting: The program covers the art and science of surface preparation, priming, and painting, emphasizing the use of modern automotive finishes and color-matching techniques.

3. Dent Repair and Panel Replacement: Participants will learn techniques for repairing dents, dings, and panel replacement, ensuring precision and quality in restoring damaged vehicle exteriors.

4. Welding and Metal Fabrication: The program includes hands-on training in welding and metal fabrication, crucial skills for repairing and reconstructing various vehicle components.

5. Automotive Technology Integration: Participants will be introduced to cutting-edge automotive technologies, including computerized diagnostics and repair, enhancing their ability to work on modern vehicles.

6. Safety and Environmental Compliance: Emphasis is placed on safety protocols and environmental compliance, ensuring participants adhere to industry standards for both their well-being and environmental sustainability.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

• Practice personal and workplace safety standards.
• Use, maintain, and store tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards for the automotive industry.
• Create a repair plan that includes the analysis of the damage, needed tools, chemicals, additives, time, cost, and parts to complete a collision and refinish repair job.
• Produce a damage repair independently.
• Produce refinishing work independently.
• Recognize efficient and quality work according to industry standards.
• Demonstrate industry professionalism and a commitment to professional development such as I-CAR, NATEF, or ASE certifications.
• Communicate effectively by collaborating with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
• Demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and workplace practices.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Collision Repair Technician
• Automotive Restoration Specialist
• Panel Beater
• Auto Body Repair Technician
• Automotive Painter
• Dent Repair Technician
• Automotive Welder
• Vehicle Frame Technician
• Collision Center Technician
• Automotive Refinishing Technician

Skills you will gain

• Metal Fabrication
• Welding
• Environmental Sustainability
• Automotive Structure Repair
• Surface Preparation
• Painting Techniques
• Dent Repair
• Panel Replacement
• Automotive Technology
• Safety Compliance