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Auto Body Repair

Auto Body Repair

A two-year program based on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Task Lists for Painting & Refinishing and Non Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

 

Students apply their knowledge and skills in the paint booth and mixing room, and use the industry standard in our on-site shop.


The program prepares students for entry-level employment in the auto body industry. Students are prepared and encouraged to continue their education and training at post-secondary institutions and industry supported training centers.


Curriculum includes commencement level math and English language arts.


All students are given the opportunity to participate in a Work-Based Learning experience, which exposes them to the operation of a business and specific job duties related to careers in their CTE area. This internship is designed to connect the skills and knowledge learned in the CTE classroom with the real world requirements of a business.

 

Curriculum includes, but is not limited to:
  • Introduction to Auto Body Collision Repair
  • Collision Safety & Pollution
  • Safety Precautions & Communication
  • Non-Structural Damage & Repair
  • Surface Preparation
  • Paint Mixing, Matching & Application
  • Spray Gun Operation & Other Equipment
  • Refinishing
 
Certifications & Endorsements

After all requirements are met, students are eligible for:
  • iCar badges (Collision Repair Fundamentals , Repair Planning , Disassembly and Reassembly, Aluminum and Steel Small Dent Repair , Prep for Refinishing, Refinishing.)
  • SP2 Certification in Collision Safety
  • SP2 Certification in Collision Pollution
 
Students completing the program successfully qualify to work as:

Auto Body Technician, Detailer, Preparation and Disassemble Technician, Reassembly Technician, Vehicle Refinisher
 
Employment Opportunities requiring further education:

Service Manager, Body Shop Owner, Insurance Adjuster, Representative Distributor, Estimator
 
Internships and Work Based Learning:
Each CTE program has a Work-Based Learning experience. This means that all students prior to the end of the second year are given the opportunity to be exposed to the operation of a business and specific job duties related to careers in their CTE area. This internship is designed to connect the skills and knowledge learned in the CTE classroom with the real world requirements of a business. Students must demonstrate good attendance, attitude, internship records, and work ethics, as well as respect for others and property.
 
Articulation Agreements:
CTE has worked with area colleges to ready students for the world of work and for the rigors of post-secondary coursework. This program worked with area colleges to obtain articulation agreements that allow for advance standing or the issuance of credit to those CTE students meeting all program requirements and articulation agreement standards. The colleges WSWHE BOCES has an articulation agreement with for this program are:
 
  • Alfred State College
  • SUNY Canton
  • Morrisville State College
  • Universal Technical Institute
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For more information related to Career Opportunities, please visit: CareerZone and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

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