Auto Collision Repair & Refinish - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Auto Collision Repair & Refinish from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Each year American drivers log millions of miles on the highways, and each year there are thousands of accidents that will require the service of a trained technician to repair these vehicles. This one-year program provides the students with the necessary skills and knowledge to repair major and minor collision damage. Students in this program learn to examine the vehicle to determine type and extent of damaged parts, cosmetic and structural. The student learns to work with various kinds of materials that are used to make a modern-day vehicle, such as plastic components, metal, and high strength steels. During the year the student learns mig welding, straightening techniques, proper use of plastic fillers, surface preparation, and refinishing techniques. During the entire course, safety and the proper use of tools, equipment, and supplies are constantly stressed. Special emphasis is placed on the area of unibody repair , structure realignment, and the refinishing with state-of-the-art basecoat-clearcoat refinishing systems. Electronics and mechanics related to auto body work are covered. Career Opportunities With an increase in the number and value of autos on the road, there is also an increasing need for graduates from this program. The following are some career possibilities: Auto Body Technician: Repairs damage or replaces parts and then refinishes. Frame and Alignment Technician: Straightens, welds, replaces, and aligns all types of frames and unibody structures. Painting Technician: Paints vehicles or works as an industrial painter. Auto Glass Replacement Specialist: Removes and replaces or repairs all types of glass or glass-related problems. Estimator: Works in larger shops doing initial estimates and work schedules. Custom Painter: Designs and applies custom paint and graphics. Paint and Equipment: Works for distributor supplying products to repair facilities. Insurance Adjustor: Works for insurance companies determining repair costs. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition. Comprehend the processes involved in auto collision repair and refinishing industry. Operate auto collision repair and refinish equipment. Possess an appropriate work ethic associated with the auto collision repair industry. Be able to develop a repair plan for various auto collision damages. Exhibit appropriate customer/interpersonal relations. View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.