Mission Statement
The mission of this program is to provide the necessary skill
development for the student to become gainfully employed in the auto
body technology field.
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Program Awards and Length |
Nature Of The Work
Auto body technicians
make up one of the fastest growing occupation groups in the work force.
The skilled technician repairs car and truck bodies that have been damaged in
collisions and other accidents. They restore the original contour of the
motor vehicle body and replace the parts that are not repairable.
The number of vehicles on the road is growing each day. More vehicles
have brought about an increased demand for body technicians who are
assured steady employment and good pay.
Repair of damaged vehicles may involve such work as straightening
frames, removing dents and replacing badly damaged parts. Auto body
technicians are qualified to repair all types of vehicles, although most
of them work mainly on cars and trucks. Some specialize in frame repair,
fiberglass, or painting.
The auto body technician's work is characterized by variety because the
repair of each damaged vehicle presents a different problem. Therefore,
in addition to having a broad knowledge of auto construction and repair
techniques, an appropriate method must be developed for each repair job.
Most technicians find their work challenging and take pride in being
able to restore badly damaged auto bodies to their original condition.
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Broad Units of Study |
Automotive Collision Technician Diploma 2160 hours
Automotive Body Repair Technician 1728 hours
Auto Painter Technician Diploma 1728 hours
Structural/Nonstructural Repairer Certificate 864 hours
Painting and Refinishing Technician Certificate 864 hours
Shop Safety
Welding
Basic Sheet Metal
Body Alignment & Panel Replacement
Other Body Shop Repairs
Preparation & Painting
Estimating
Technology Foundations
Work Ethics
Program Description
This program is based on reconditioning the
structure, shape and appearance of an auto body shell, frame, and
component parts, as practiced in theory, and on live projects. The
techniques, methods and procedures used in business are studied and practiced.
The repainting components of the program will introduce the student to
requirements of the auto refinishing industry as the instructor
demonstrates and the student performs and practices on live projects.
Involved in the teaching-learning-practice will be certain
characteristics of metal, plastic, paint equipment and the human
element. The program will include metal reshaping, fabrication, surface
spraying, color matching, and equipment maintenance.
Auto Body Technology Instructor
Richard Talley
richard.talley@ttcshelbyville.edu