Collision Repair
Quick Facts
- Program: Automotive
- Pathway: Business & Industry
- Campus: South
Automotive body repairers inspect, assess, and repair damaged cars and light trucks.
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Job Titles & Career Info
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 & 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.
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Degrees & Certificates
Degrees
Certificates
Level 1
Continuing Education Programs
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2023–2024 Academic Year
| Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | Automotive Collision Repair | 60 | $4,140 |
| CRT1 | Automotive Metal Repair | 21 | $1,449 |
| CRT1 | Automotive Refinishing | 21 | $1,449 |
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
- Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
- Explore transfer schools
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
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Updated October 30, 2023