Academic year : 2024-2025
Auto Collision Repair and 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 See costs of tuition , books , and supplies .
This program is fully eligible for financial aid .
Estimates based on in-state residency . Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program . https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees ? ProgramCode = 314051
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 . Diagnose and repair body-related electrical 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 .
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 8 Week 1 10405116 - Intro to Collision Repair 3 10890101 - College 101 1 31804304 - Vocational Math A 1 10405118 - Intro to Auto Refinishing 3
8 Week 2 10405102 - Collision Repair Non Struct 1 2 10405103 - Collision Repair Non Struct 2 2 10405119 - Plastic & Composite Repair 2
Semester Total 14
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 10405129 - Refinishing Tinting & Blending 3 10405150 - Intro to Collision Welding 2 10405114 - Collision Repair Estimating 1
Semester Total 13
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10405137 - Collision Related Elect / SRS 2 10405125 - Intro to Collision Repair Appl 2 10405144 - Collision Repair Welding 2
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
Total Credits 51
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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