Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician
Program Number:
324051
Two-Year Technical Diploma
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The two-year Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician program is designed to provide students with skills necessary to enter or advance in the collision-repair industry. Training includes structural damage alignment, repairing and replacing sheet metal panels, welding, plastic repair and refinishing vehicles to original color match with emphasis on paint mixing, tinting and blending. Considerable time is spent developing hands-on skills that are used on the job. Skills learned in this program are also valuable to individuals choosing to enter professions other than auto collision repair and refinishing.
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.
Continuing Education
5. Awareness of responsibility for continuing education to maintain and expand professional skills.
Technical Skills
6. Repair or replace sheet metal and plastic body panels.
7. Restore the structural integrity of vehicle.
8. Remove and replace mechanical and electrical components.
Employment
Career Potential:
View Gainful Employment information.
- Auto Body Technician
- Frame and Alignment Specialist
- Unibody Repair Specialist
- Painting Technician
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as :
- Insurance Adjuster and Appraiser
- Equipment and Supplies Specialist
- Foreman/Manager/Shop Owner
Additional Info
Last Modified: January 10, 2012