Auto Collision

The Auto Collision program is designed to teach students the complete cycle of repairing automobiles and other vehicles damaged from normal “wear and tear” or from accidents and collisions. The knowledge and skills covered include shop safety, use of hand and power tools, rust repair, sheet metal repair, body panel replacement, fiberglass repair, unibody and frame repair, custom fabrication, custom painting, MIG welding, detailing and customer service. I-CAR Academy and Ford Service Training certifications are available for qualified students.

Job opportunities for those completing this program include: body repair shops, auto dealerships, wholesale or retail parts and paint sales, frame shops, front end shops, custom shops, shop foreperson and major claims insurance adjuster. There are many career colleges that offer advanced placement in Auto Collision repair and Refinishing Technologies. Excel-TECC offers a Babcock Vocational Education Assistance Trust that will help a student with workplace tool requirements for a successful start to their future. In addition to classroom training, senior-level students who meet the established requirements may be permitted to work at an Auto Collision related job during the second semester of their senior year.

Junior Year

Students will learn the skills and knowledge of automotive body panel repairs, replacements, and adjustments. Students will analyze, document, prepare estimates and repair nonstructural collision damage. Students will remove corrosion protection, undercoating, sealer, and other protective coatings as necessary to perform repairs. Emphasis will be given to a complete understanding of a vehicle from detailing inside and outside to routine maintenance. Students will maintain tools and facilities while complying with personal and environmental safety practices.

Students will restore and refinish vehicle exterior body and paint finish. Students will inspect and identify substrate, type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness; develop and execute a plan for refinishing using a total product system. Students will inspect, clean, and determine the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Additionally, students will observe safety precautions when using hazardous materials.

Courses:

Collision Repair Fundamentals
Disassembly and Reassembly
Plastic Repair
Aluminum and Small Dent Removal
Preparation for Refinish

Senior Year

Students will perform automotive collision repair of full and unibody frames and attach non-structural components. Students will apply the skills and knowledge needed to measure and diagnose structural damage, create a parts list, and determine labor costs. Students will remove and replace damaged structural components. Emphasis will be given to joining and cutting aluminum, steel and other metals. Students will maintain tools and facilities while complying with personal and environmental safety practices.

Students will perform inspections and repair electrical and mechanical damage due to collisions. Topics include electrical and wiring harness, suspension, braking and cooling system repairs. Students will service supplemental restraint systems (SRS) and ensure the integrity of the system.