COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY

Students will obtain education and skills for employment in collision repair. Current technology and Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) standards are implemented in this demanding trade.

Through theory and related hands-on classroom instruction, students in this 935 hour program will learn the latest techniques in five major topics. Upon completion, students will take the Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification exam, the Martin Senour Paint certification exam, along with Lords Fusor Adhesives certification exam. NATEF.

Structural Analysis And Damage Repair

Non-Structural Analysis And Damage Repair

Mechanical And Electrical Components

Plastics And Adhesives

Painting And Refinishing

Safety Glasses                         Safety Work Boots                  Shop Uniform              Notebook

Collision Repair & Refinishing--A Foundation Course for Technicians;  Alfred Thomas:Michael Lund; ©2009.

Anvil Associates                                  Datoms, Inc.

Custom Auto & Performance              Hamlin’s Auto Body – Bridgeville, PA

Martin Senour Paints                            NAPA

Spray Masters                                      Wagner’s Auto Body & Collision – North Strabane, PA

Chief EZ Liner SZIM with chief velocity computerized laser measuring system

Devilbiss System 2000 downdraft, heated, bake spray booth with waterborne drying system

Martin Senour paint mixing system with waterborne

SATA fresh air respirators with SATA spray guns and equipment

Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) in one or more of the five major categories offered

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation – (NATEF)

I-CAR

Martin Senour Paints certification

Lords Fusor Adhesives

Collision Technician                                                    Detailer

Refinisher/Painter                                                        Gas and MIG Welder

Frame Straightener                                                       Paint Representative

Windshield Glass Installer                                           Parts Supplier

Insurance Adjuster                                           Owner – Operator

Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Median Wages (2009)                                      $18.26 hourly, $37,980 annually

Employment (2008)                                         166,000 employees

Projected Growth (2008-2018)                                    Little or no change (-2% to 2%)

Projected Need (2008-2018)                            43,800 additional employees

Tuition: $7,713.75       Books: $100.00                       Lab Fees: $200.00                   Registration $55.00

Clearances: $50.00      Tools: $275.00                        Safety Equipment: $125.00