Collision/Refinishing Technician
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
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Jobs available locally 1,872 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $32,499 – $80,316 |
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
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Jobs available locally 159 |
Demand Locally -1 % |
Annual Wage Range $55,730 – $82,728 |
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
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Jobs available locally 596 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $37,490 – $99,839 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Certificates
Department:
Transportation and Manufacturing Technologies
Institute:
Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
College:
SPC
What is the Collision/Refinishing Technician program?
The Collision/Refinishing Technician Program provides individuals with the knowledge and skill-set to pursue a career in the highly competitive field of Collision and Refinishing repair.
What will I learn?
Basic and advanced collision repair processes using industry-standard techniques and equipment. Automotive refinishing, color matching, specialized, and advanced refinishing techniques. Damage analysis and collision repair estimating using state-of-the-art software and equipment.
What can I do with this course of study?
Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Refinishing Technician, Damage Estimator, Production Manager, Small Body Shop Owner.
What's special about the program?
The Collision & Refinishing program incorporates hands-on training with all facets of collision repair on vehicles that have sustained damage in an actual collision, providing a real-world setting in which to learn. Additional certification is available such as I-CAR Pro Level Certification in Non-Structural Repair and Refinishing as well as the potential to earn Car O Liner frame machine certification.
You'll master the skill set to pursue a career in the highly competitive field of Collision and Refinishing repair.
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
Contact Us
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Jason Masters Program Director |
SWC Welding and Autobody Collision Center Building 12, Rm 110 |
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