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Collision Repair Technology (CIP Code 47.0603)
An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair damaged automotive vehicles such as automobiles and light trucks. Students learn to examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs; remove, repair and replace upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders; remove and replace glass; repair dented areas; replace excessively damaged fenders, panels and grills; straighten bent frames or unibody structures using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices; and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools. Students refinish repaired surfaces by painting with primer and finish coat.
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Programs of Study Level ISafety
Occupations
Tools
Service Manuals
Measuring
Portfolios/CertificationsHours704050303020Level IIRefinishing Safety & Environmental Practices
Working With Trim & Hardware
Using Body Fillers
Preparing the Surface for Refinishing
Plastic Repair Identification/Repair Decisions/
Adhesive Repair Plastic
Detailing
Safety
Principles of Design & ConstructionHours30303555100353540Level IIINon-Structural Repair - PreparationPanel Replacement & AlignmentStraighten & Finish MetalsMoveable Glass & Hardware/Stationary Glass ReplacementRestoring Corrosion ProtectionWelding & Cutting - MIG/Cutting & HeatingStraighten & Finish MetalsDemonstrate Knowledge of Automotive FinishesApplying the FinishHours305030204580304530Level IVStructural Repair/Damage Analysis/Straightening
Structural Parts
Restraint Systems
Full or Partial Panel Replacement
Drive Trains & Fuel Intake
Tinting & Blending
Solving Application Problems & Blending
Estimating & Analyzing Damage
(Create a Manual Report)
Brakes/Heating & Air Conditioning/Brake SystemsHours8025405025353075
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CAREER PATHWAYS
- Automotive Body & Related Repairers
- Painters, Transportation Equipment
- Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators
- Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment
- Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers
- Parts Salespersons
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
- Automotive Service Excellence *Pending
- NOCTI Certification - Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
- OSHA 10
- S/P2 Safety & Pollution Prevention
- Collision Safety
- Collision Pollution Prevention
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STC has Articulation Agreements with the following post-secondary schools:
Automotive Training Center, Lincoln Educational Institute—East Windsor Campus, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Universal Technical Institute, Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeProgram Requirements/Costs (approximate)
Two 3” Binders (1 for Shop & 1 for NOCTI)...............$10.00
Clean Sheet Mixing Board........................................$15.50
Dickies or Similar Type (Pants & Long Sleeved Shirt)..$38.00Hard Soled Shoes...................................................$50.00+Mixing Board..........................................................$4.00
Organic Vapor Respirator........................................$25.00
Page Tab Markers..................................................$2.00
Plastic Spreader.....................................................$0.50Squeegee..............................................................$0.75Pencils, Pens, Colored Markers................................$5.00Program Entrance Recommendations
Algebra 1 or Geometry
Hand & eye coordination
Mechanical aptitude
Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Reading at grade level