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Collision Repair Technician

Program Overview

This class provides the student with instruction needed to develop a working knowledge of basic techniques in automotive collision technology.  Theory and/or shop experience are gained in the areas of major and minor collision repair; spot, panel, and overall refinishing; color mixing; spray painting methods and materials; frame and uni-body alignment methods; and automotive MIG welding.
 

What You'll Learn

  • Auto Collision Damage Analysis
  • Auto Collision MIG (GMAW) Welding
  • Auto Collision Non-Structural Metal Straightening/Repair
  • Auto Collision Plastic Component Repair and Replacement
  • Auto Collision Trim and Hardware
  • Auto Collision Written Estimating
  • Automotive Body Panel Adjustment and Alignment
  • Automotive Detailing
  • Automotive Glass Replacement
  • Career Readiness
  • Introduction to Collision Repair Technology
  • Refinish Application
  • Refinish Blending and Painting Defects
  • Refinish Color Adjustment
  • Refinish Preparation
  • Workforce Staging

Certifications and Licenses

  • ODCTE Competency Certifications
    • Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Technician
    • Painting and Refinishing Technician
  • ASE Entry-Level Certifications
    • Painting and Refinishing
    • Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
    • Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
    • Mechanical and Electrical Components

 


*Oklahoma Department of Career and 

College Credit

Prior Learning Assessment

Career Opportunities 

  • Body Shop Supply Sales
  • Automotive Paint Mixing and Sales
  • Automotive Dismantler
  • Automotive Body Parts Sales
  • Metal Repair Technician
  • Refinish Technician
  • Plastic Repair Technician
  • Automotive Detailer
  • Estimate Writer

For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.

Leadership Opportunities

Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
two students doing body work on a vehicle

Enrollment Information

Who Can Enroll

High school juniors, seniors, and adults

Program Length

This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).

Tuition and Cost

$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400

Financial Assistance

In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.

*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynnewood.
 
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.

Class Schedule

Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AM
Afternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
 

Transportation Services

  • High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school. 
  • Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school. 
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
 

How to Apply

Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing).
High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.

Accreditation

OSBCTE (Oklahoma State Board of Career & Technology Education)
NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation)