Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician
Program Number:
314051
One-Year Technical Diploma
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
This one-year program provides students with the necessary skills for job entry into the metal finishing and painting areas of the auto body and light truck trade. Courses cover welding, panel replacement, metal forming, sheet metal alignment and finishing.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are required to be eligible for the program:
No required course pre-requisites. If the COMPASS or ASSET places you into developmental reading, writing or math courses, we recommend that you start taking that coursework the summer prior to your start, if possible.
For program waitlist information, refer to the Admission Information and Next Steps below.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications must be received by August 31, 2012, to be considered for the fall semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by September 15, 2012.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Safety
1. Use safe technique and personal protection in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Problem Solving
2. Apply logic and math to troubleshoot and solve auto body repair problems .
Communication
3. Communicate effectively both in oral and written format with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Work Ethics/Employability
4. Demonstrate work ethics and professionalism by displaying initiative, positive attitude, flexibility, honesty, efficiency, and ability to work with all members of the team.
Technical Skills
5. Repair or replace sheet metal and/or plastic body panels.
6. Refinish vehicle to pre-accident condition.
Employment
Graduation Requirements:
Thirty-one credits with a GPA of 2.0 (C) or above. Average of 2.0 (C) or above for occupational specific courses.
Career Potential:
View Gainful Employment information.
- Auto Body Technician
- Painting Technician
- Frame and Alignment Technician
- Trim and Glass Installer
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- UniBody Repair Specialist
- Manager/Shop Owner
- Insurance Adjuster and Appraiser
- Equipment and Supplies Specialist
- Frame and Alignment Specialist
Last Modified: December 16, 2011