Auto Body Collision Technology

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Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime Classes
  • Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Major Description

As skilled professionals, automotive technicians accurately diagnose mechanical problems related to engine, transmission, fuel injection, suspension and electrical systems. Students learn to maintain and repair engine, chassis, drive train, front-wheel drive, fuel injection, and electrical and emission systems. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations, computer applications and hands-on car repair.

Work Environment

Skilled graduates find challenging careers as body, frame or paint technicians, adjusters, appraisers and managers in franchise or independent body shops, dealerships, specialty shops and insurance companies.

Potential Job Titles

  • Collision Repair Technician
  • Detailer
  • Estimator
  • Glass Installer
  • Paint Prepper
  • Paint Technician

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $24.56/hour
  • Top Earners: $36.80/hour

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Instructors

Scott Logan 651-423-8359 scott.logan@dctc.edu BIO
Gerry Rainford 651-423-8324 gerry.rainford@dctc.edu BIO

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