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Automotive: Collision Repair & Refinishing

Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology

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The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and refinish vehicle both before and after a collision.

Coursework provides a strong foundation in structural and body damage analysis & estimating, damage repair both non-structural and structural in steel & aluminum.  This program also includes the repair of plastics, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and use of adhesives for plastic & steel; welding with MIG & STRSW as well as plastic, and paint & refinishing techniques for solvent-borne & waterborne paints systems.