The Collision Repair Technology Program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to enter the collision repair industry. The Collision Repair student will study the theory of repair and actually perform each of the different types of repairs (panel replacement, frame straightening, refinishing, etc.) on damaged vehicles. The Collision Repair Technology Program is Master Certified and accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation in the following areas: damage analysis/estimating/ customer service, painting and refinishing, non-structural analysis and repair, structural analysis and repair, and mechanical/electrical components.

The students will work in a controlled, safe environment and have hands-on training on modern equipment including:

  • A new heated, down-draft spray booth, mixing room and prep station
  • A drive-on frame straightening machine with computerized and mechanical measuring systems
  • An on site paint mixing system
  • HVLP Spray Equipment

Graduates of this program will satisfy an industry need for well- educated and technically-trained people. Typical positions available in the collision industry include:

  • Collision Repair Technician
  • Refinish Technician
  • Automotive Frame Technician
  • Automobile Damage Estimator
  • Shop Manager
  • Sales Representative
  • Automotive Detailer