Auto Body Collision Technology
Overview
- Delivery: Daytime Classes
- Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Auto Body Collision Technology - A.A.S. Degree
- Auto Body Collision Technology - Diploma
- Body Technician - Certificate
- Paint Preparation - Certificate
- Estimator - Certificate
Program Data Sheet
Major Description
Auto body collision technicians are the skilled professionals who accurately diagnose and repair collision-damaged vehicles. Repairing today’s advanced passenger vehicles requires knowledge and training in metals, plastics, structural repairs and refinishing. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations and the hands-on repair of customer vehicles. Classroom presentation includes I-CAR “Live” Collision Repair Training.
Work Environment
Skilled graduates find challenging careers as body, frame or paint technicians, adjusters, appraisers and managers in franchise or independent body shops, dealerships, specialty shops and insurance companies.
Potential Job Titles
- Collision Repair Technician
- Detailer
- Estimator
- Glass Installer
- Paint Prepper
- Paint Technician
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $23.54/hour
- Top Earners: $35.90/hour
Gainful Employment Reports
- Paint Preparation - Certificate 21 credits
- Body Technician - Certificate 28 credits
- Auto Body Collision Technology - Diploma 64 credits
Academic Advisor
- Chris Yang
Enrollment Advisor and Financial Aid Specialist
chris.yang@dctc.edu
651-423-8647
BIO
Instructors
| Scott Logan | 651-423-8359 | scott.logan@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Gerard Rainford | 651-423-8324 | gerry.rainford@dctc.edu | BIO |