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Kansas City, Kansas
 Area Technical School
 913-627-4100
2220 N. 59th St.
Kansas City, Kansas  66104

 

AUTO COLLISION REPAIR  1290 Clock Hours (11 months)

Postsecondary and High School Students

Auto Collision Repair is designed to give the extensive practical experience and technical knowledge needed by the skilled auto repair technician. Straightening bent frames using the Car-o-liner bench rack with the computer Car-o-tronic measuring system, removing dents from fenders and body panes, mig welding broken metal, replacing damaged parts, and refinishing using the spray technique analysis and research are all part of the course. The program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

Employment Opportunities:

Body repairman, shop estimator, bodyline finisher, painter, and body customizer, etc.
Starting salary range = $30,000 per year
Experienced salary = $35,000-100,000 per year

Program Overview:

·         Orientation/Applied Math

·         Leadership/Workplace Skills

·         Welding

·         Auto Body Construction

·         Sheet Metal Repair

·         Plastic Body Filler

·         Body Parts/Assemblies Alignment

·         Fiberglass Panel Repair and Prep

·         Finish Application

·         Detail Work

·         Basic Auto Electrical

·         Major Damage

·         Business Management

·         Damage Estimating