Today's cars are complex and require highly-skilled collision and refinishing technicians to repair them. Math skills are necessary. Reading and analytical skills are a must, as well as good hand-eye coordination. This course prepares a student for entry into a rewarding profession.
Automotive Collision Technology Technician
Program Length: 1400 hours
56 weeks
Program Number: T401300
The Automotive Collision Technology Technician program prepares students for employment within the fast-growing, highly-competitive automotive repair and refinishing industry as well as other fields such as the motorcycle, boating, racing and the power-sport industry.
Automotive Collision Technology Technician
In-depth safety training
Hands-on training with professional automotive repair materials and equipment
Hand and power tool training
Plastic welding
Silicon bronze welding, spot welding, MIG welding, acetylene cutting, and metal shaping
Sheet metal replacement and repair
R&I of body-panels, interior, and exterior trim
Cutting and sectioning welded replacement body panels
Straighten uni-body and full-frame vehicles
Both structural and non-structural repairs
CCC-One computerized estimating and damage analysis
Vehicle masking
Use of sandpapers and sanding and stripping equipment
Applying primers and sealers
Applying single-stage paints
Applying BC/CC paints with both solvent and water base systems
Applying Tri-coat paints
Color blending and matching
Two tone and striping
VR paint simulation training
Hands-on real-world painting and refinishing equipment training
Paint problem solving
Professional sanding and buffing procedures
ASE certification testing available
All students participate in IET
Integrated Education and Training (IET) is
an educational model that combines adult education and literacy activities with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster. The goal of IET is to help adults gain the skills and credentials they need for in-demand careers, and to advance their education and careers.
About The Instructor
Jeffery McGee has over 30 years of experience in the automotive collision repair industry. He is a former
business owner and graduate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology majoring in automotive
collision repair technology. Mr. Mcgee has multiple collision repair and refinishing certifications
including ASE, Axalta, and PPG.
Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of six (6) occupational completion points (OCPs).
ARR0140
| Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Helper/Assistant | 150 hours | A |
| ARR0141 | Automotive Collision Refinishing Technician | 450 hours | B |
| ARR0312 | Non-Structural Damage Repair Technician | 300 hours | C |
| ARR0022 | Damage Analysis and Estimating | 75 hours | D |
| ARR0112 | Automotive Collision Welding, Cutting and Joining | 75 hours | E |
| ARR0295 | Structural Damage Repair Technician | 350 hours | F |
Admission Requirements
Age: 16 years or older
Basic Skills: Unless exempt, students' competency in reading, math, and language are assessed within six (6) weeks of program entry.
Council on Occupational Education (COE) Rates
Program Completion Rate: 100%
Program Placement Rate: 100%
