Stafford Technical Center

Auto Refinishing and Collision

Auto Refinishing and Collision allows students to analyze and repair structural and non-structural vehicle damage.  This course also covers:  mechanical and electrical repair, plastics and adhesives, refinishing techniques and procedures, and management/ operation of a privately owned business.

Units:

● Estimating of damaged vehicles          

● Refinishing

● Straightening of sheet metal

● Replacement of panels

● Preparing a computerized estimate 

●Plastic Repair

Class Activities:

Customer vehicles are the projects used in the class.  A welding enrichment course is included in the curriculum.  In addition, students are introduced to automotive electrical systems.  Students normally take English at the Center.

Sample Job Opportunities:

● Glass Repair and Replacement Technician     
● Auto Body Shop Manager
● Auto Body Repair Technician                      
● Auto Body Shop Estimator
● Auto Insurance Appraiser/Adjuster              
● Detailing

Sample credits/schedule: (*Indicates Department of Education mandated academic embedded credit.  All other embedded credits are the recommendation of Stafford Technical Center and are granted at the discretion of the student’s sending school.)

 4 Automotive Refinishing & Collision
1 English
1 Applied Science* or 1 Applied Math
Up to 1 Fine Arts

 Articulation:

NE Institute Technology – up to 13 credits

Certification Opportunities:

• Dupont Paint Certification
• SEMS Plastic Repair Certification
• S/P2 Safety & Pollution Prevention Certificate
• Heartsaver CPR
• Students completing 90% of the Core Competencies will receive a certificate from STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER.