Collision Repair

Quick Facts

Automotive body repairers inspect, assess, and repair damaged cars and light trucks.

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Our Program

Why Choose Automotive Collision Repair?

  • Prepare to be an entry-level automobile collision repair technician in a dealership or body shop
  • Learn to use a variety of tools to remove damaged parts, hammer out dents & refinish surfaces
  • Enjoy transforming a damaged vehicle into a vehicle that looks & drives like new

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

  • Repair & service collision-damaged mechanical or electrical systems
  • Repair & restore damaged metal
  • Repair body structures
  • Refinish damaged surfaces

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

  • Critical thinking
  • Reasoning
  • Communication
  • Personal and social responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

  • You are required to furnish your own hand tools to use in automotive services laboratory classes.
  • You must enjoy learning because you will need to keep up with new materials and technologies.
  • On the job, you may need to work in a variety of climactic conditions—depending on your workplace.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degrees

Certificates

Level 1

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Degree or Certificate Program Title Semester Credit Hours Total Tuition & Fees
AAS Automotive Collision Repair 60 $4,440
CRT1 Automotive Metal Repair 21 $1,554
CRT1 Automotive Refinishing 21 $1,554

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
  • Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

Next steps

Start on Your Pathway!

Contact

TCC South

Jean Yanes
Career Advisor

Email jean.yanes@tccd.edu

Updated March 09, 2026