Collision Repair Technology
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Due to the partnership between NWACC and NTI in Springdale Collision Repair Technology classes are now being held at NTI.
Program Overview
Today’s high tech vehicles require competent collision repair from well-trained professionals. The auto collision repair program provides the basic knowledge to repair damaged vehicles through a typical cycle of towing, estimating damage, metal straightening, filling, masking, painting, detailing, and delivering to the customer. Through job shadowing visits to auto repair businesses, students observe daily repair methods and techniques and gain real-world insight into professional operations and career opportunities. This program will require a full three years.
Career Opportunities
- Metalworking technician
- Estimator
- Parts sales
- Painter
- Bookkeeper
- Paint company respresentative
COURSE OFFERINGS:
Non-Structural Analysis and Repair
Students restore damaged auto bodies and parts to repair dents, weld, work with plastic materials, use wrenches and cutting torches, and bolt or weld replacements into position. Students file, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools, then refinish repaired surfaces by painting and sanding them.
Structural Analysis and Repair
Students inspect, measure, and repair automobile bodies using manufacturer recommended methods and techniques. ASE and I-CAR tasks and procedures are promoted and incorporated throughout training. Plastic body part repair, painting and refinishing follow manufacturer recommendations. Students gain entry-level skills in job safety, basic application techniques, tools and equipment usage.
Paint & Refinishing
Students will learn spray techniques and refinisfing procedures using the latest basecoat/clearcoat systems. Also how to blend match colors, and overall refinish methods.
Technical Student Organization
SkillsUSA is a national organization of high school and college students and industry professionals in technical, skilled, service and health occupations. It is strongly supported by community, state and national leaders in industry because they realize the need for developing future leaders.
Students receive advice and informaton from experienced adults in the business world through speakers, tours contests and other activities that promote leaderhsip, teamwork, citizenship and character development.
The association works to build and reinforce self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills through its mission of emphasizing a total quality work ethic and life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. Students will learn to accept responsibility through a better understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community sevice activities. Opportunities to compete in local, state and national competitions and for elected offices provide students with the real-world experience needed to be successful in their chosen professions.
Contact Person
Chris Meyer, Instructor
e-mail cmeyer@nwacc.edu or cmeyer@nwti.edu
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