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Collision Repair Technician

Accidents happen. And that could mean career opportunities for you in Collision Repair Technology.

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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.

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Training Opportunities

Body, Frame and Refinish Technician

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, the 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. The instruction includes all phases necessary to teach collision repair including glass replacement, welding, hardware and trim items replacement, cosmetic repairs, and structural repairs.

Example of Class Types
Lab and Lecture: Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, Refinishing, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Refinishing
Day or Night Classes:
Day and Night

Pre-requisites required:
Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs

Length of Program:
Career Certificate | Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements:
Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs

Skills Needed
Communication | Detail Oriented | Dexterity | Mechanical | Problem Solving | Physical Strength

Hinds Community College

Rankin, Raymond and Utica Campuses

Contact
Jerry Cox
601-936-5522/1860
JNCox@hindscc.edu





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