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Career & Technical Education
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
Program Description
The Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program provides an opportunity for students to learn how to evaluate and repair structural and non-structural damage to the bodies of automobiles. Students will get hands-on experience straightening metal, preparing surfaces, and painting vehicles.
Completer Courses
- Auto Collision Repair 1
- Auto Collision Repair 2
Schools Offering Completer
- CAT North
- CAT South
Potential Certifications
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Entry Level Certifications
- Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair
- Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
- Painting and Refinishing
Safety and Pollution Prevention Certification (S/P2)
Career Opportunities upon Program Completion
- Collision Repair Technician ($30,180 - $96,450)
- Automotive Refinish Technician/Painter ($30,180 - $96,450)
- Estimator ($37,890 - $98,070)
- Glass Technician ($36,780 - $54,150)
- Shop Manager ($54,391 - $88,828)
Career Opportunities with Additional Education and Training
- Automotive Engineer ($62,800 - $162,410)
- Insurance Adjuster ($49,150 - $109,490)
- Shop Owner
Interested?
See your School Counselor for more information!
