Auto Body Technology
Delivery: Daytime classes only
Start: Fall Semester Only; Full- or Part-Time
Prerequisite and General Education/MnTC courses are available in a mix of daytime, evening, and online classes; Fall, Spring, and Summer; Full- or Part-Time
Automotive Body Technician — Diploma (60 credits)
Nonstructural Repair — Occupational Certificate (30 credits)
This program is designed to expose you to all facets of the auto body industry: unibody and frame; computer estimating; damage analysis; refinishing and major structure repair. The degree prepares you to meet the collision industry’s expectations of a quality entry-level technician. In addition to these core concepts, the general education courses required will help ensure that you have the necessary oral, written, and critical thinking skills to help you with your professional responsibilities.
Articulation agreements provide students with educational plans that help them transfer into four-year colleges and universities.
Automotive Body Repairers
Vehicle Painters
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Automotive Body Repairers
Average Wage: $24.67/hour
Top Earners: $36.97/hour
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Vehicle Painters
Average Wage: $27.83/hour
Top Earners: $42.81/hour
(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)
Students must have a minimum assessment score placement in Reading 0090 or completion of Reading 0080 with a C or higher; minimum assessment score placement in Math 0030 or completion of Math 0010 with a C or higher; minimum assessment score placement in English 0090 or completion of English 0080 with a C or higher.
- Introduction to Auto Body Trade
- Introduction to Welding for Auto Body
- Auto Body Sheet Metal
- Introduction to Auto Body Refinishing
- Corrosion Protection and Body Fillers
- Collision Repair and Overall Refinishing
- Auto Body Electrical and Mechanical Components