CMTHS: COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY (Grade 10-12)

COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY (Grade 10-12)
(TEC9005F) 
CAREER CLUSTER: TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT: CIP CODE 47.0603

This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair damaged automotive vehicles such as automobiles and light trucks. Students learn to examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs; remove, repair and replace upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders; remove and replace glass; repair dented areas; replace excessively damaged fenders, panels and5 grills; straighten bent frames or unibody structures using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices; and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools. Students refinish surfaces by painting with primer and a finish coat.

Collision Repair Technicians are skilled workers who repair minor and major defects such as scratches, chips, dents, surface rust and rust outs. The technician also welds torn metal, replaces damaged parts, and estimates repairs. A person in this trade should have the desire to work with metal and finishing metals such as paints, solvents, and waxes.

POTENTIAL CERTIFICATIONS:

Students in the Collision Repair Technology Program may earn the following certifications:

• NOCTI Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
• Hazardous Material Storage and Disposal
• S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention
• I-CAR Certification(s)
• PPG Online Training - Refinishing Sheet Metal/Finishing Sheet Metal

RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

Frame Equipment Specialist, Repair Technician, Glass Specialist, Insurance Estimator, Customizing Agent, Auto Body Technician, Industrial Spray Painter, Sales/Auto Body, Car Detail Specialist, Auto Refinisher.