Collision Repair & Custom Painting

The Collision Repair & Custom Painting program helps students develop the hands-on skills necessary to repair damaged vehicles. Students will also learn painting and refinishing. Additional areas of instruction include shop safety, metal bumping, welding, panel replacement and estimating. The Career Center has a large shop which has all of the tools and equipment found in most independent shops and dealerships. The Collision Repair & Custom Painting program is ASE Certified (Automobile Service Excellence) program.






Special Class Features

  • Learn Technical Skills on the Most Up-to-Date Equipment
  • Train in the Spray-Bake Booth
  • Professional Guest Speakers
  • Field Trips
  • Participate in SkillsUSA - A National Student Organization
  • Opportunity to Earn College Credit

Course Content

  • Safety
  • Pollution Training
  • Bumping Sheet Metal
  • Body Fillers
  • Detailing
  • Tool Knowledge
  • Mig Welding
  • Shop Orientation
  • Painting and Refinishing
  • Estimating

Future Employment

  • Collision Repair Technician
  • Refinish Technician
  • Customer Painter
  • Insurance Estimator
  • Vehicle Detailer
  • Body Shop Manager
  • Independent Shop Owner

Articulation and/or Credentials

Credentials:

  • May Earn the Unitized Structural Body Repair Certification