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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: $ 12,320, Books: $ 266, Supplies: $ 2,500 Total Approximate Costs $ 15,086
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition 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 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 13
Second Semester 8 Week 1
31804304- Vocational Math A 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 10405129- Refinishing Tinting & Blending 3 10405114- Collision Repair Estimating 1
Semester Total 14
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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