Structural Repair

About this Major

This provides the most advanced level of education for collision repair technology. Courses range from damage analysis and welding to electrical systems and how to work with or around air conditioning and cooling systems.

Success in this career field requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, the willingness to adapt to new technologies and methods for performing auto body repair, ability to do detailed work with hands and eyes, flexibility to work while kneeling and bending, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work acquired through this major and subsequent certifications will likely involve large shop equipment and a variety of hand-held power tools. Work involves numerous paint-related chemicals.

Eligible Certifications/Licensures

N/A

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At A Glance

Open To

High school juniors and seniors, adult students

Campus

Rockwell

Total Hours Required

960

Length

Full-time: 1 school year
Part-time: 2 school years
A typical school year includes 9 months of instruction. Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Daytime classes, two sessions: Monday — Friday

7:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
High school students and part-time adults enroll in either AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.

Student Resources

Uniform Purchase Instructions Uniform Purchase Instructions 23-24

Courses

Introduction to Collision Repair Technology 60 hours
Auto Collision Trim and Hardware 40 hours
Auto Collision Damage Analysis 60 hours
Automotive Glass Replacement 30 hours
Auto Collision MIG (GMAW) Welding/Aluminum/Spot Welding/Cutting and Heating Process 150 hours
Auto Collision Written Estimating 30 hours
Auto Collision Steering and Suspension 20 hours
Auto Collision Structural Repair/Replacement 180 hours
Auto Collision Air Conditioning and Cooling 30 hours
Auto Collision Mechanical Systems 30 hours
Auto Collision Electrical/Electronics 30 hours
Auto Collision Restraint Systems 30 hours
Workforce Staging 30 hours
Auto Collision Computerized Damage Estimating 30 hours
Auto Collision Non-Structural Metal Straightening/Repair 90 hours
Automotive Body Panel Adjustment and Alignment 20 hours
Automotive Plastic and Adhesives 90 hours