Collision Repair

The Collision Repair program is designed for the student to learn basic concepts and skills during the first year. Examples of some of these skills are windshield replacement, mig welding, minor metal straightening, basic refinishing, and minor electrical repair. These basic skills are the foundation for the more advanced areas of the trade which the second year student will encounter. Some examples of these advanced areas are major collision, color matching, basic wheel alignment, and advanced welding.

The curriculum is directly related to trade standards and employment opportunities. As repair methods change, the curriculum is continually updated to provide instruction on the safe and proper use of the latest tools, equipment, products, and procedures currently being used in the industry. Instruction includes both shop and classroom situations with the emphasis on the actual “ hands-on” experiences. Applied shop instruction involves individualized live work on customer and students vehicles, shop projects, and demonstration mock-up tasks. Related classroom instruction includes lectures, text and workbook material, collision manuals, parts books, videos, and guest speaker presentations.