• Bodywork and metal finishing
• Estimating
• Frame and unibody construction
• Fiberglass repair
• Paint mixing
• Plasma and oxyacetylene cutting
• Plastic repair
• Priming and blocking
• Basecoat, clearcoat, and waterborne refinishing
• Steel and aluminum MIG (metal inert gas) welding

The Collision Repair program may not be appropriate for those who have allergies, respiratory illness, or sensitivity to fumes and dust.

Collision Repair Curriculum

Students in Collision Repair may receive academic credit by successfully completing the two-year program. Students who qualify can earn credit in:

Credits are awarded by the student's local school district. Students should check with their high school counselor to confirm the credit.

• Automotive Painter/Detailer
• Auto Body Technician
• Body Customizer
• Collision Repair Shop Manager
• Collision Repair Instructor
• Collision Specialist
• Insurance Adjuster
• Repair Service Estimator
• Small Business Owner

Additional information about Collision Repair occupations can be found by logging on to Xello.

Advanced education and training may be obtained from technical schools, community colleges, and universities. The University of Northwestern Ohio and the Universal Technical Institute are examples of quality programs for TEC students to consider.