An auto body repairer fixes damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, campers, and trailers. Requirements Autobody repairers acquire training through apprenticeships, vocational and post secondary programs. Employers prefer auto body repairers who have had training offered by high schools, area vocational schools and proprietary schools. Secondary school courses in drafting, general math, machine shop, and welding will be helpful.
Some school districts offer evening or weekend adult vocational education programs.
For more information, check with the vocational education coordinators in your school district.