Just the Facts
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Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician
- 35 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- One Year
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face
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Career Cluster
- Transportation
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Program Location
- Eau Claire
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Start Months
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August
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Financial Aid Eligible
- Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 3,168
- Term 2
- $ 1,380
- Term 3
- $ 1,470
- Materials
- $ 1,201
- License, Certificate, or Credential
- $ 100
- Estimated Total
- $7,319
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Overview
Are you passionate about car aesthetics, taking something apart and putting it back together, and looking to turn that passion into a rewarding career? CVTC's one-year Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program is your gateway to a dynamic, hands-on learning experience. Our program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an auto collision shop environment.
Gain hands-on experience tackling real-world projects that mirror the daily tasks of a non-structural repair and paint technician, from fixing cosmetic damage like dents and scratches to mastering non-structural repairs, building the foundational skills for a successful career.
You will learn the following skills:
- Pre and post-repair scans, A.D.A.S. theory, and calibration
- Estimating and parts ordering
- Painting techniques, color blending and tinting, and identifying and correcting painting flaws
- Dent repair and body line repair
- Metal finishing, spreading body filler, prep sanding for primer, plastic repair, and disassembly/reassembly
- Basic welding skills using GMAW, PAC, and OFC
Join us at CVTC and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in auto-collision repair. Our program provides you with the technical skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in the industry. Enroll today and start your journey.
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Explore This Program
Career Opportunities
- Auto Body Technician
- Body Technician/Painter
- Auto Glass Installers
- Body Shop Estimators
Graduate Employers
- Eau Galle Body Shop
- Nuss Trucking and Equipment
- Caliber Collision
- Quality Truck Care Center
- Trubilt Collision Center
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$46K yearly salary
Our recent Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician graduates reported an average starting salary of $45,774.
100% employed
100% of our recent Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician graduates got a job in the industry.
25 regional jobs
There are 25 job openings in the CVTC district for the Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician program.
Sample Courses
Welding for Auto Collision
Students will acquire basic welding skills on light gauge metals and other materials used in the automobile industry by using oxyacetylene welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and plastic welding.
Refinishing
Students will complete paint jobs, spot repair, color blending, sanding techniques, and taping.
Estimating & Structural Repair
Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to conduct an inspection and perform damage analysis, both structural and non-structural.
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Program Accreditation
The ASE Education Foundation strives to uphold quality and excellence in automotive service. It accredits qualified educational programs in schools (secondary and post-secondary) through its 5-Step Process, and offers student career development. Visit accreditation website.
Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Prepare for professional opportunities in the auto collision industry (Local)
- Demonstrate safety fundamentals when completing industry practices (Local)
- Straighten collision damaged sheet metal
- Refinish automobile body parts
- Replace non structural panels and parts
- Perform collision repair welding procedures
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Admission Requirements
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Advising Tips
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