A great deal of satisfaction is derived from fast, high quality, and safe repair of automobiles. Because of the rising number of manufactured cars and an increasing rate of automobile accidents, there is a great need for skilled auto body collision technicians. The auto body program offers students an opportunity to use state of the art equipment such as computerized measuring systems, laser guided measuring systems, computerized paint mixing systems, and other sophisticated equipment found in high tech auto collision shops. Students spend a large amount of time working in the shop applying the knowledge they have learned in the classroom. Individuals have the opportunity to purchase tools through the college at a discount.
Financial aid is available for all qualifying students to purchase books and tools.
All power tools and specialized tools are furnished by the college. Helpful Background Auto body collision applicants should possess a good mechanical aptitude and an interest in fine detail. Helpful high school courses include industrial arts, business, mathematics, physics, and auto service programs. A pleasant personality and a desire to help people are also important traits. Students learn to use paint guns, grinders, hammers, dollies, metal welders, plastic welders, safety glasses, respirators, filing and sanding devices, socket sets, wrenches, and screwdrivers, along with several different types of measuring devices for uni-body cars.