Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing
Description
The Auto Refinishing and Refinishing program equips students with skills in damage analysis, repair, and surface refinishing. Students learn to safely work in a shop, mastering metal straightening, plastic repair, MIG welding, and panel alignment. Refinishing training covers surface preparation, color matching, blending, painting, and detailing for a professional finish. The program aligns with ASE/Education Foundation standards, allowing students to earn ASE certifications. Graduates are prepared for careers in collision repair shops, paint facilities and related industries.
Application
Applicants must complete a SouthernTech Application for Admission. Additional information and applications are available at the SouthernTech campus and online by visiting our Student Portal (please create an account prior to showing interest or applying by clicking the blue Sign In button). Enrollment for this career program is open to adults.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships may be available for those who qualify.
Courses (1050 hours)
- Repair Damage Analysis, Estimating, and Customer Service
- MIG (GMAW) Welding
- Non-Structural Metal Straightening/Repair
- Body Panel Adjustment and Alignment
- Plastic Component Repair and Replacement
- Collision Repair Detailing
- Refinishing Damage Analysis, Estimating, and Customer Service
- Refinish Preparation
- Refinish Application
- Refinish Color Adjustments
- Refinish Blending, Painting and Detailing
Estimated time to complete full time: 10 months
Schedule
- 8:00-11:00 AM
- 12:45-3:45 PM
Program Information Guide
Targeted Certifications and/or Credentials
- CRR Painting and Refinishing (ASE Student)
- CRR Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair (ASE Student)
- Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery - Section 609
Certifications may vary by Program and are subject to change without notice.
