Description: Auto Collision students train in many phases of the collision repair process: cost estimating, frame and body damage analysis, structural and uni-body three-dimensional measuring, metal straightening, MIG welding, computerized frame diagnosis, computerized color mixing, computerized estimating of repair costs, panel and parts replacement. Students also learn auto-electrical systems, air-conditioning and air-bag systems.
| 1st Year Courses: | 2nd Year Courses: | |
| 7215 Principles of Collision Repair (PRIN COL REP) | 7380 Collision Repair Capstone (COLL RPR CAP) | |
| 7204 Automotive Body Repair (AUTO BDY REP) | ||
| 7206 Plastic Body Repair and Paint Fundamentals (PAINT FUND) |
Dual Credits: Vincennes University Early College (95)
First Year Credits – AUTO 105(2), BODY 100(3), BODY 100L(4), WELD 185(2) = 11 Potential Dual Credits
Second Year Credits – BODY 150(3), BODY 105L(4), BODY 280(2), BODY 290(2) = 11 Potential Dual Credits
Certifications: ICAR Auto Collision I Certificate
More Career Information:
Automotive Body and Related Repairs: Click Here
Career Opportunities:
Collision Repair Technician, Insurance Estimator/Appraiser, Automotive Refinish Tech
Instructors:
Matthew Mayfield – mmayfield@nafcs.org
Michael Walker – dwalker@nafcs.org