Auto Body Collision Technology

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Major Description

Auto body collision technicians are the skilled professionals who repair damaged vehicles. Repairing today's technologically advanced cars requires knowledge and training in metals, plastics, structural repairs and other areas that require the use of specialized equipment. The instruction will involve classroom theory, demonstrations, and repair of customers' cars. Making actual repairs on vehicles plays a major role in skill development. Students will train on school-supplied shop equipment that uses the latest technology. Technicians already in the field can update their knowledge by registering for specific courses. Auto body work is an exciting profession because each damaged vehicle presents a new and different challenge.

Automotive Restoration - Skill Development: DCTC offers a restoration course designed for hobbyists looking to improve their skills in the restoration of automotive sheet metal. The class includes welding, rust repair procedures, sheet metal straightening techniques and plastic filler usage. Students are required to supply their own tools and projects.

Nature of Work

Auto body collision technicians repair or replace body panels, structural panels, glass, trim and mechanical components. Understanding body alignment, welding, plastic repair, painting and estimating is critical to the profession.

Career Opportunities

Skilled graduates find challenging careers as body, frame, or paint technicians, adjusters, appraisers and managers in automobile dealerships, independent body shops, specialty shops and insurance companies. Students have the opportunity to gain I-Car Gold Class Points, along with the regular curriculum to gain additional employability qualifications.

Program Delivery

Students can begin this program in the Fall semester only. Courses are offered during the day. A full-time start is preferred.

Advanced Standing

Previous college courses, certification, licensure and training may be considered for credit in the major. The responsibility for seeking credit rests with the student and can be initiated by completing the course SMGT2950 Prior Experiential Learning Portfolio Development (1 elective credit).

After DCTC

DCTC has transfer agreements for this program with the following colleges: Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Southwest Minnesota State University and Saint Mary's University. See Transfer Credits for more information.

Student Outcomes

  1. Students completing the program will be prepared for employment in the auto body repair field.
  2. Graduates will be able to accurately diagnose and repair vehicle damage to all body-damaged vehicles.
  3. Graduates will be provided actual hands-on experience by working on customer vehicles.
  4. See General Education outcome statement

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Faculty

Scott Logan 651-423-8324 scott.logan@dctc.edu BIO
Gerry Rainford 651-423-8324 gerry.rainford@dctc.edu BIO

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