Auto Body Repair Technician

This program is designed to prepare students to complete safe and quality repairs and become knowledgeable vehicle repair and maintenance technicians. Students completing the Auto Body Repair concentration are prepared to complete structural, non-structural, mechanical, and electrical repairs as well as to conduct damage appraisals in the auto body repair industry. Specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of auto body repair. This program covers curriculum developed by I-CAR. Students who successfully complete the program will be nationally certified by I-CAR.

A Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) may be earned after the first semester, and the Auto Body Repair Technician Technical Diploma (TD) may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students have the option to complete the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Auto Body Repair by completing General Education courses in addition to the technical courses.

To receive this degree, the student must:

• Complete the program of study below.
• Earn a “C” or better in all courses that are to be used towards the degree.

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the skills needed for entry and advanced levels of employment in a collision repair career.
2. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain the operation of motor vehicles.
3. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics.