Collision RepairStudents who have a passion for restoration and repair of vehicle exteriors are well matched for a career in Collision Repair. Collision Repair specialists take pride in seeing the vehicles that come into their shop with dents, broken parts, and other damage, leave looking as good as new.
The Collision Repair program at TEC is nationally certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). NATEF certified programs meet the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. TEC’s Collision Repair program is NATEF certified in Paint and Refinish. Students who successfully complete the Collision Repair program have the opportunity to earn state certification in Unitized Body Structural Repair by taking the State of Michigan Mechanics Certification test.
Specific areas of study include: - Body work and Priming
- Equipment Maintenance
- Estimating
- Exterior and Interior Trim
- Fiberglass repair
- Installation and alignment
- Metal finishing and multistage paint systems
- MIG, oxy and aluminum welding
- Refinishing base/clear coat system
- Spot welding
- Steering and suspension
- Unibody components
- Vehicle preparation—sanding and grinding body parts
Please Note: This program may not be appropriate for those who have allergies, respiratory illness, or sensitivity to fumes and dust.
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Extracurricular activities SkillsUSA Career options Auto Body Instructor Automotive Painter/Detailer Automotive Technician Body Customizer Collision Specialist Repair Service Estimator Small Business Owner
Additional information More information about Collision Repair occupations can be found by logging on to Career Cruising. See your counselor to obtain a user name and password. Advanced training and educationAdvanced education and training may be obtained from technical schools, community colleges, and universities. University of Northwestern Ohio (Lima, Ohio) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI) are examples of quality programs for TEC students to consider.
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