Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Through classroom instruction and hands-on shop experience, the student learns the construction of the automobile body and techniques of auto body repairing, rebuilding and refinishing.

Admission Cycle: Day-fall and spring; Evening-fall and spring
Maximum Number Admitted Annually: Day-20; Evening-20

Program of Study

Students will receive training in the proper procedures using automotive refinishing equipment and material in surface preparation and application. Topics include shop safety, design and construction, structural analysis and measurement, equipment structural glass, repair techniques and other related topics.

Highlights of the program include:

Hands on learning in:
Painting
Plastic repair
Structural Damage repair
Non-Structural Damage
Estimating
Custom Design & Fabrication
Mechanical & Electrical

Technical Standards

Technical Standards for Collision Repair and Refinishing program

Careers Available

Students will be prepared for entry level position in the autobody repair and refinishing industry at dealerships, parts counters, auto paint shops and custom and refurbishing shops.

Jobs in the Industry:

Painter
Painters Helper
Body Repair Technician
Frame Repair Technician
Estimator
Body Shop Management – Service Manager, Parts Manager, Service Writer, etc.
Restoration/Customization

Piedmont Triad Salary Ranges: $29,080 to $70,100

Hourly Ranges: $13.98 to $33.70

Projected Growth 2019-29 (State)*: Average (5% to 10%)

Projected Job Openings 2019-29(State)*: 15,200 jobs

*http://www.onetonline.org

Recommended Courses and Skills

Manual dexterity, analytical ability and mechanical aptitude.

Helpful Personal Attributes

Ability to work as a team member, pride in work and patience.

Program Offerings

Program	Credential Level	Offered	Code
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology	Associate in Applied Science	Day	A60130 Revised
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology	Diploma	Evening	D60130 Revised
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology - Non-Structural Damage	Certificate	Day and Evening	C60130ND
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology - Painting and Finishing	Certificate	Day and Evening	C60130PF
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology - Structural Damage	Certificate	Day and Evening	C60130SD Revised

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Program, contact Jerry Stroud, Program Coordinator, Collision Repair & Refinishing, at 336.757.3386 or jstroud@forsythtech.edu.

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