Auto Collision Repair

  • Check, estimate, repair, and refinish the body and interior of damaged vehicles
  • Straighten and replace damaged parts using modern welding, sanding, masking, and painting procedures
  • Use professional techniques of metal and adhesive repair

FAQs

What would I do in this lab?
  1. Refinishing
  2. Panel straightening
  3. Panel replacement
  4. Welding
  5. Plastic repair
  6. Glass replacement
  7. Sanding and panel preparation
  8. Auto detailing
What are some employment opportunities when I graduate?
  1. Auto refinishing
  2. Body repair technician
  3. Auto body related sales and service
What can I do with further education?
  1. Insurance adjuster
  2. Body shop owner
  3. Body shop manager
Program Quick Facts

Auto Collision students must be able to:

  • Read and comprehend estimate builds and body repair manuals
  • Comprehend basic automotive math
  • Stand, bend, and work on their feet for more than several hours
  • Lift 50 lbs.
  • Have good eye-hand coordination
  • Perform job in dusty environment

Under Ohio's statewide credit transfer system up to 14 semester hours of credit will be given to the graduates of this program at various colleges listed below:

Instructors

College Credits

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Lab Fees

Job Outlook

Uniform requirements

  • Minimum of 2 - 100% cotton khaki or tan pants and long-sleeved shirts or coveralls Steel-toed Boots. (to be supplied by the students)

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