One or two year program, three hours per day

Prerequisite:  none

Related College or Technical School Major: Industrial Management, Design

Job Opportunities:  Refinish and collision repair, aircraft refinishing

Students are taught skills for entry-level employment in collision repair and refinish.  Students gain a wide range of skills including automotive paint application, basecoat/clear coat urethane finishes, basic and non-structural body repairs, structural measurements with computer/laser measuring equipment, and various welding methods including oxy-acetylene, and stick electrode arc, with emphasis on proficiency in MIG welding equipment.  Students are able to bring in project cars during the second semester of the first year

A sample of first year topics/activities:

• General products/material information
• Equipment and usage
• Tools and basic body repair
• Auto painting
• Welding

A sample of second year topics/activities:

• Frame straightening and structural repair
• Computer/laser damage analysis
• Custom painting
• Development of repair speed to industry levels
• Co-op potential for 2^nd semester

Supply cost to student:  Approximately $20 for respirator and safety glasses