Automotive Collision Repair
2-Year Program
Plattsburgh Campus
A career that is part craftsmanship and part artistry that involves extensive practice and acquired skill. Young professionals will learn how to restore vehicles using the latest equipment and technology. As a member of a team, young professionals will repair late model and classic vehicles from start to finish in a state-of-the-art repair facility, featuring a downdraft spray bake booth. Young professionals will repair frames and unibody vehicles, repair auto plastics and fiberglass, install glass and learn custom painting and refinishing techniques. Young professionals may also qualify for the accelerated pathway which can lead to certification as an FAA approved Aerospace Coating Applicator Specialist (ACAS) Certification as part of our partnership with BETA Technologies. Young professionals will be prepared for the growing job market in the collision repair industry and related fields.
Course of Study
Introduction to Collision Repair Safety
- Vehicle Construction
- Collision Damage Fundamentals
- Welding & Cutting
- Fabrication
- General Purpose Tools & Equipment
Automotive Detailer
- Recondition Passenger Compartment
- Clean Engine Compartment
- Wash Outside
- Buff & Polish Finish
Glass Installer
- Remove & Install Windshield
- Remove & Install Door Glass
- Remove & Install Stationary Glass
- Perform Leak Tests
Painter Assistant
- Clean & Adjust Spray Equipment
- Prep Vehicles
- Mix Paint
- Mask For Paint
- Panel Edging
Painter
- Apply Finish to complete vehicle
- Spot Repairs
- Blending Panels
- Color Adjustment
- Repair Paint Defects
Auto Body Technician Assistant
- Perform Minor Assembly
- Repair Surface Imperfections
- Sand & Prep Vehicles
- Mask
- Mix & Apply Primers
Structural Repairs
- Diagnose damage
- Install Measuring Equipment
- Set up for pulls
- Straighten Frames & Unibody
- Replace Structural Components
Job Seeking Skills
- Portfolio Development
- Work Study Opportunities
- Internships
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Program Highlights
- Welding
- Frame-Unibody Alignment
- Glass Installation
- Automotive Reconditioning
- Fiberglass Repair
- Panel Reforming
- Refinishing
Career Connections
- Auto Detailer
- Used Car Reconditioner
- Glass Installation
- Autobody Repairman
- Collision Repair Specialist
- Painter / Refinisher
- Damage Appraiser
- Fabricator
- Assembly / Manufacturing
Articulation Agreements
- Hudson Valley Community College
- SUNY Canton
- Lincoln Technical Institute
- UTI, Proficiency Credit or $1000 Tuition
- Wyotech, Scholarship Available
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Certifications
- Aerospace Coatings Applicator Specialist (ACAS)
- Auto Lift Institute Certification
- OSHA 10-Automotive
- NWRC
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