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Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician - Technical Diploma
Program Code : 314051
The high-tech vehicles on today ' s roadways call for highly-skilled vehicle repair and refinish technicians . The Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician technical diploma program prepares students to repair and refinish damaged bodies and parts of automobiles and light trucks . Emphasis is on technical training for repairing and replacing vehicle panels and automotive glass ; analyzing and straightening frame and unibody damage ; welding , diagnosing electronics ; repairing plastics and composite materials ; and refinishing . Typical careers include auto collision repair technician , auto collision refinishing technician , frame and alignment technician , unibody repair specialist , and trim and glass installer . This program is ASE Certified to National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Standards .
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 12,100 , Books : $ 295 , Supplies : $ 2,500 Total Approximate Costs $ 14,895
This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .
Program Outcomes
Repair and replace non-structural body panels and parts . Refinish non-structural and structural body panels and parts . Diagnose and repair damaged vehicle structural panels and parts . Perform collision repair welding and joining procedures . Estimate collision repair costs .
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester 10405119 - Plastic & Composite Repair 2
8 Week 1 |
10890101 - College 101 |
1 |
10804134 - Mathematical Reasoning |
3 |
10405116 - Intro to Collision Repair |
3 |
10405118 - Intro to Auto Refinishing |
3 |
8 Week 2 |
10405102 - Collision Repair Non Struct 1 |
2 |
10405103 - Collision Repair Non Struct 2 |
2 |
Semester Total 16
Second Semester |
8 Week 1 |
10405107 - Coll Refinish Surface Prep |
2 |
10412153 - Intro to Electrical Systems |
1 |
10405121 - Collision Refinish Topcoat App |
2 |
10405123 - Advanced Refinishing |
2 |
8 Week 2 |
10405150 - Intro to Collision Welding |
2 |
10405125 - Intro to Collision Repair Appl |
2 |
10405144 - Collision Repair Welding |
2 |
Semester Total 13
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10405137 - Collision Related Elect / SRS 2 10405114 - Collision Repair Estimating 1 10405129 - Refinishing Tinting & Blending 3
8 Week 2 |
10405127 - Collision Repair Application 1 |
3 |
10405136 - Collision Repair Application 2 |
3 |
Semester Total 12
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10405138 - Collision Repair Application 3 3
10405139 - Collision Repair Application 4 3
8 Week 2 |
10405141 - Intro to Structural Repairs |
2 |
10405140 - Collision Related Mechanic Sys |
2 |
10405142 - Intro to Restore & Metal Fab |
2 |
Semester Total 12
Diagnose and repair body-related systems . Diagnose and repair damaged body-related mechanical systems .
Accreditation
NATEF ( National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation ) Certified Program | I-CAR Automotive Steel GMA ( MIG ) Welding Qualification Test Administrators . | I-CAR Industry Training Alliance Member | National Glass Association ( NGA ) continuing education provider .
Total Credits 53
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 , is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
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