Auto Body Collision Technology
Overview
- Delivery: Daytime Classes
- Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Auto Body Collision Technology — A.A.S. Degree 72 credits
- Auto Body Collision Technology — Diploma 64 credits
- Body Technician — Certificate 28 credits
- Paint Preparation — Certificate 21 credits
- Estimator — Certificate 14 credits
Gainful Employment Reports
- Auto Body Collision Technology — Diploma 64 credits
- Body Technician — Certificate 28 credits
- Paint Preparation — Certificate 21 credits
Major Description
Auto body collision technicians are the skilled professionals who accurately diagnose and repair collision-damaged vehicles. Repairing today's advanced passenger vehicles requires knowledge and training in metals, plastics, structural repairs and refinishing. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations and the hands-on repair of customer vehicles. Classroom presentation includes I-CAR "Live" Collision Repair Training.
Work Environment
Skilled graduates find challenging careers as body, frame or paint technicians, adjusters, appraisers and managers in franchise or independent body shops, dealerships, specialty shops and insurance companies.
Potential Job Titles
- Collision Repair Technician
- Detailer
- Estimator
- Glass Installer
- Paint Prepper
- Paint Technician
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $26.33/hour
- Top Earners: $38.77/hour
Academic Advisors
- Chris Yang
Enrollment Advisor/Financial Aid Specialist
chris.yang@dctc.edu
651-423-8647
Dean
- Mike Opp
Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers
Instructors
| Scott Logan | 651-423-8359 | scott.logan@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Gerry Rainford | 651-423-8324 | gerry.rainford@dctc.edu | BIO |
