Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Courses

The freshmen will learn various hand skills and knowledge to the degree that will enable the student to work at the level of a painter's helper, in a safe and competent manner. All of the above will be hands on training. Freshmen course of study will include shop safety for the use of hand tools and power tools. Proper jacking and how to use abrasives and sandpaper along with sanding techniques, masking techniques, surface preparation, painting materials, compounding, priming, and the use of synthetic fillers.

The sophomores will learn, with hands on training, how to acquire knowledge of the various skills which enable them to become a body person’s helper or further his skills as a painter's helper and to follow proper safety procedures. They will also learn to recognize and repair minor collision damage and participate in spot repair and overall refinishing. All the above will be hands on training. The sophomore course of study shall include shop safety with the use of hand tools, and automotive metals. We will also be analyzing damaged areas, and roughing procedures. They will be learning several different trade terms of the shop area and the importance of good shop habits and workmanship.

The junior students will learn panel replacement necessary for a large collision repair. They also will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed for applying the various materials used by the automotive manufacturers in a safe manner. All the above will be hands on training. The junior course of study will include the following: The analysis of damage and complete panel replacement. Also, geometry and fillers, torch soldering, and shrinking procedures will be learned, along with the ability to color-match the application of finishes, and general facts about custom refinishing.

The seniors will learn how to perform the various operations required in Repairing and Refinishing necessary to meet commercial standards in a safe manner. All training will be hands-on. The senior course of study will include the following: Collision Estimating, Unibody, and Full Frame Repair using the “Chief EZ liner Classic 25” frame machine along with the Chief Universal Measuring System.