Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing

Students prepare for entry- level employment in the auto body rebuilding and refinishing industry, serving independent auto shops, automotive dealerships, government agencies, utility firms, and other companies that maintain vehicle fleets. Positions include auto body repairer, automotive refinisher, frame repairer, glass installer, painter, renovator, and shop estimator. Upon successful completion of the program, students can qualify to take the I-CAR steel welding qualification test. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.

For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.

Program Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Identify automobile parts and systems, and understand their operation, including supplemental restraint systems.
  • 2. Set up and operate various types of frame and unibody straightening equipment.
  • 3. Measure frame/unibody damage and restore to factory specifications using pulling systems.
  • 4. Perform structural sectioning of unibody components, using I-CAR approved procedures.
  • 5. Remove, replace and align sheet metal parts, suspension components, and replace automotive glass.
  • 6. Apply a variety of automotive finish materials.
  • 7. Participate in complete refinishing of automobiles, along with all aspects of spot repair and panel refinishing utliziing refinish materials and equip.
  • 8. Perform compounding, polishing, and detailing operations on automobile finishes.
  • 9. Estimate repair cost related to collision damage.
  • 10. Service automotive electrical systems.
  • 11. Perform structural and non-structural welds with wire feed welders to industry standards.
  • 12. Demonstrate shop safety and hazardous waste management practices.
CIP Code
47.0603

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