Auto Body Repair - Craven Community College

Auto Body Repair from Craven Community College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Overview With so many cars and trucks on the roads today, it's inevitable that some of them are going to collide with each other. When they do, drivers are looking for professionals who can repair the dents and dings in their vehicles and make them look as good as new. At Craven Community College , students learn the skill ? and the art ? of collision repair. Graduates qualify for a diploma in this program and are then able to seek entry-level employment in the automotive body and refinishing industry. Program Outcomes The Auto Body Repair curriculum provides training in the use of equipment and materials of the auto body repair trade. The student studies the construction of the automobile body and techniques of auto body repairing, rebuilding and refinishing. Upon successful completion of the Auto Body Repair Diploma program, the graduate should be able to: Perform structural analysis and damage repair Paint or refinish vehicles or vehicle components Read and write estimates Diagnose and service mechanical and electrical components Repair or replace plastics and adhesives. Employment Opportunities Franchised independent garages Dealerships Race teams Truck companies Glass shops Boat shops Self-employment Courses Required The course work includes: Auto body fundamentals Auto body repair industry overview Workplace safety Students will perform hands-on repairs in: Non-structural and structural repairs MIG welding Plastics and adhesives Refinishing and other related areas. View more details on Craven Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.