Workforce Certificate

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing (5606)

Working on a damaged car is like sculpting in metal. It requires an artistic eye and skilled craftsmanship to make the crumpled mass look new again. It also requires a commitment to ongoing education to stay on top of the ever-changing automotive industry. Each year manufacturers introduce new models with advances in structural and material technologies. You have to keep learning to keep up.

Our automotive programs are designed to match industry advances in the latest technology and techniques. You’ll learn to assess damage, suggest ways to repair it and accurately estimate the cost. You’ll apply new techniques to repair structural and non-structural damage plus the proper way to create the perfect finish. You’ll master precision equipment and tools. You’ll learn welding, metalwork, surface prep, painting and how to restore large sections of the automobile.

Imagine the advantage. Florida Community College’s labs are clean, air-conditioned, and stocked with state-of-the-art tools. Our partnerships with industry leaders ensure we provide the best training available using the latest technology in collision repair and refinishing.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement. Formal training in this field will give you a competitive advantage in the job market. The Automotive program has a better than 90% immediate placement record for graduates. Employers contact us daily for talented candidates. The opportunities for experienced auto body technicians are great. They can move into management, represent a paint or automotive supply company, or work as an insurance adjuster, to name a few.

Annual Salaries. Entry-level salaries for auto body technicians average $29,000 and often reach $48,000 within five years. Annual salaries ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 are not uncommon for experienced and motivated technicians.

Application. Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students should be advised by the instructor or the program manager before enrolling in courses. For information call 904.633.8334.

Cost. Estimated tuition is $2,600 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing (5606)
Curriculum

Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
ARR 0930	Postsecondary Internship (optional)
ARR 0610	Detailer	125	4.0
ARR 0411	Basic Automotive Painting	125	4.0
ARR 0291	Basic Automotive Body Repair	125	4.0
ARR 0271	Basic Automotive Glass	125	4.0
ARR 0020	Estimator	100	3.5
ARR 0351	Frame Straightening	150	5.0
ARR 0412	Advanced Automotive Painting	108	3.5
ARR 0180	Custom Painting	108	3.5
ARR 0100	Trim and Tinting	109	3.5
ARR 0292	Advanced Automotive Body Repair and Panel Replacement	108	3.5
ARR 0111	Automotive Welding	108	3.5
ARR 0273	Advanced Automotive Glass and Sheet Metal	109	3.5
	Total Contact Hours	1,400	45.5

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.