Automotive Collision Repair involves repairing and restoring the bodies of vehicles of all types, including metal work, welding and painting. Automotive Collision Repair technicians also do custom body work – designing and modifying old and new vehicles.
Our part-time evening program, from 6pm-10pm, will give you hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facility.
What Can I Do with an Emily Griffith Automotive Collision Repair Certificate?
Graduates use their certificate to succeed in jobs such as the following:
- Auto collision estimator
- Auto repair and body shops
- Restoration and custom shops
- Car dealerships
- Insurance estimator
Other potential career paths include jobs in custom painting and graphics, non-structural repairs, service advising, insurance adjustment.
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View program checklist below or download here.
Payment and Student ID
- Confirm payment. For more information regarding payment arrangements, click here.
- Get your student ID
- You can get your student ID at the Treasurer's Office after payment is confirmed.
Textbooks and Supplies
- Boots (steel toe not required) $40-$150
- Leather work gloves $10-25
- Jeans or canvas pants (no holes) $25-50
- T-shirt or work shirt $5-$30
- Z87-approved Safety glasses $5-25
- Air purifying respirator $20-50. Purchase at any paint store or auto parts store, or online at AutoBodyToolmart.com or Eastwood.com
- Pen/pencil
Required textbook to be purchased by student:
- Auto Body Repair Technology, 6th Edition
- Author: James E. Duffy
ISBN: 978-1133702856
Course code: ACT (all courses)
- Author: James E. Duffy
Classroom Logistics
On the first day of class policies, procedures, and orientation take place. Classes are completed at a quick pace, without breaks between classes. One class is covered in its entirety before moving to the next class and ranges from one to four weeks.
Our programs welcome new students multiple times throughout the year. As a student, you will likely experience being in the classroom with another cohort that may be learning different content than you