Collision Repair Technology

Program Mission

To provide students with the appropriate training to obtain a quality entry-level position in the collision repair industry.

What you will learn:

To provide students with a basic knowledge of collision repair tools and equipment.
To instruct students to proper techniques for Structural and Non-Structural Analysis and Repair, Painting and Refinishing, and Mechanical and Electrical Components.
To introduce students to the daily duties in a collision repair shop.
To provide students with a basic knowledge of ASE Collision Repair areas.

Course Curriculum

About Collision Repair Technology

The Collision Repair Technology Diploma, based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) and I-CAR, prepares students for careers in the collision repair industry. Students learn to use hand and power tools to prepare and finish paint-damaged surfaces, repair and replace metal, glass, and electrical components, straighten and repair damaged frames, use modern collision estimating and parts look-up software, and perform basic electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair of the complex systems in today’s automobiles. The basic program covers 1258 hours in two sixteen-week terms and two five-week summer terms. The second five-week summer term is a 160 hour internship program where students apply program knowledge in a real workforce setting.