LOGISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION
Collision Repair Technician
Accidents happen. And that could mean career opportunities for you in Collision Repair Technology.
Salary Range Potential:
$55,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Mechanical Application, Mathematics, Physics, Attention to Detail
Types of Employers:
Construction, Manufacturing, Energy
Job Description
There are more than 260 million vehicles of all sizes on the road today in America alone.
Many of those will be involved in collisions, and that translates into a demand for trained professionals in Collision Repair Technology.
If you’re good at working with your hands and not afraid of technical challenges, this could be the career path for you. Collision Repair Technicians work wonders on damaged vehicles, both commercial and industrial, making them look and drive like new. Because of the complexity of today’s vehicles, a high level of skill is required in modern paint and body shops. Technicians use a wide variety of tools to perform repairs, including computers and high-tech equipment.
Training Opportunities
Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry level into the collision repair and refinishing trade. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for beginning positions as body, frame, and refinish technicians. Students will be provided theory and practical repair and refinish work beginning with basic applications and progressing on to heavy collision repairs requiring major body and frame alignment and panel replacement. Instruction includes all phases necessary to teach collision repair including glass replacement, welding, replacement or hardware and trim items and cosmetic and structural repairs.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet East Central Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1 year
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet East Central Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededMechanical Application, Mathematics, Physics, Attention to Detail
Auto Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry level into the collision repair, frame, and refinishing trade. Upon completion of this program, the students will be prepared for beginning positions as body, frame, and refinish technicians.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1-2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededMechanical Application, Mathematics, Physics, Attention to Detail
