Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
Mission:
The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment as
Automobile Body repairers. Students may also become employed as Paint and
Body Helpers, Auto Collision Estimators, Frame Repair persons, Body Repair
persons and Automotive Refinishers before completing the entire program
Description:
This program prepares students for employment as Automobile Body Repairers
and Painters. Training includes refinishing skills; sheet metal repair
skills; frame and unibody squaring and aligning, use of fillers, paint systems
and undercoats; related mechanical and welding skills, glass servicing and other
repairs. Communication and leadership skills, applied mathematical skills,
human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices
are included in training.
Unique Requirements:
Mechanical and artistic aptitudes are helpful. The State
of Florida requires students to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program
completion. The basic skills grade levels for this program are: Mathematics 9.0,
Language 9.0, Reading 9.0. Tools are necessary for employment.
Completion time depends on the progress of the individual. The typical
length of this program for the average achieving student is 1400 hours.
Completion Levels:
- Paint and Body Helper (CORE)
- Auto Collision Estimator
- Frame and Body Repairman
- Automotive Refinishing
- Auto Body Repairer
Job Wages:
Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can be reasonably
expected by students who enter this field upon completion of the program is:
From $25,000 annually to $35,000 annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)
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