What You Will Learn

• Collision and cosmetic repairs: minor sheet metal repair, welding of mild and high-strength steels, panel replacement, and measuring with laser and mechanical measuring systems
• Removal and Replacement of sheet metal panels, glass, plastic body parts
• Welding
• Damage analysis and estimation
• Electrical wiring for vehicles
• Refinish (prep and painting): panel and overall refinishing using the latest techniques and equipment
• Safety
• Tools and equipment used
• Undercoats, types and applications, automotive plastic identification
• Learn various causes and cures of surface defects
• Paint blending and color matching
• Develop and maintain occupational relationships
• Effectively communicate with customers and peers
• Proficient in mathematical skills necessary for technical fields

Auto Collision Refinishing

• Smoothing and sanding substrate
• Undercoat, use and application
• Base coat, mixing, matching & blending
• Urrethane clear coat application
• Detailing

Auto Collision Repair

• Straightening bent structures
• Removing dents from fenders and body panels
• Welding torn metal and replacing

With this degree

• Know various fundamentals of the collision repair industry
• How to evaluate vehicles and produce estimates structural and non-structural analysis of automobiles
• Auto body shop management
• How to further your career in the industry by either owning your own business or working for other companies