AUTO BODY REPAIR

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PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Auto Body Repair program trains students in all aspects of the auto body industry, including: MIG welding, computerized paint mixing and automotive spraying techniques. Using the latest technology in our fully-equipped auto shop keeps students up to date with current standards. Cooperative education experiences in local area dealerships provide students with necessary hands-on training on the job site.

 

 

COURSES OF STUDY

AUTO BODY REPAIR: Students enrolled in the Auto Body Repair program will study a variety of subjects, not limited to:

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  • Shop and Work Safety
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Color Matching/Painting
  • Automotive Detailing
  • Welding Procedures
  • Estimating/Entrepreneurship
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Diagnosing Collision Damage
  • Panel Replacement/Adjustment
  • Restoration and Corrosion
  • Body Alignment
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    CAREER POTENTIAL

    AUTO BODY REPAIR: Students who successfully complete the Auto Body Repair program may look forward to careers in the following fields after continued study/work experience, not limited to:

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  • Automotive Assembly
  • Specialty Painter
  • Automotive Glass Worker
  • Insurance Adjuster
  • Welding
  • Frame Specialist
  • Automotive Parts Clerk
  • Auto Body Repair
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