AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

SCOPE OF AUTO COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY -  DIPLOMA PROGRAM

58.0 Academic/39.0 Financial Aid Quarter Credits
THREE QUARTERS OF STUDY: Days – Thirty Weeks; Nights – 42 Weeks

Auto body collision technicians are the skilled professionals who repair damaged vehicles. Repairing today's technologically-advanced cars
requires knowledge and training in metals, plastics, structural repairs, frame pulling, auto paint and refinishing, and other areas which require the
use of specialized equipment.

The instruction will involve classroom theory, demonstrations, hands on LAB, and actual repair of vehicles for College Auto Sales, owned and operated by Gretna Career College. Making actual repairs on vehicles plays a major role in skill development. Students will train on school-supplied shop equipment that uses the latest technology. Auto body work is an exciting profession because each damaged vehicle presents a new and different challenge. Students are also cross trained in auto detailing and master interior, engine compartment, prep wash, and exterior detailing skills. Graduates from this program are prepared for entry to intermediate level employment as auto body repair apprentices and technicians. Other employment opportunities include metalworking technicians, refinish technicians, auto detailing, estimators, service sales persons, parts sales persons, repair shop owners, and insurance company damage appraisers.

A Diploma is awarded upon completion of this program.

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