- Monroe Career & Technical Institute
- Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair
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Auto Collision Repair
47.0603 AUTOBODY/COLLISION AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)
The Auto Collision Repair Program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair damaged automotive vehicles such as automobiles and light trucks. Students learn to examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs; remove, repair and replace upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders; remove and replace glass; repair dented areas; replace excessively damaged fenders, panels and grills; straighten bent frames or unibody structures using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices; and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools. Students refinish repaired surfaces by painting with primer and finish coat. The Program consists of alist of PDE required tasks and additional local or value added tasks.
Specialized Equipment:
Related Occupations /Employment Opportunities:
Personal Qualifications:
Chief Easy Liner Collision Repair
System
Gas and MIG Welders
Paint Mixing System
Spray Booth
Virtual Spray Painter
Automobile Body and
Related Repairers
Helpers-Installation,
Maintenance and
Repair Workers
Automotive Specialty
Technicians
Painters, Transportation
Equipment
Mechanical Aptitude
Ability to Work
Independently and in
a Team
Communication Skills
Trouble Shooting Skills
CAREERS:
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Painters, Transportation Equipment
Certifications available to qualified students:Industry Certification
Provider Name
S/P2
S/P2
I-CAR, various levels
I-CAR