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Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
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The Career
When a vehicle is involved in a collision, damage to multiple systems on the vehicle
can occur. Technicians must have current training in order to diagnose and repair
modern vehicles. That means highly trained collision repair professionals are in
greater demand than ever. And because Dunwoody teaches the highest industry
standards, those skills are transferable to anywhere in the country.
The Program
Dunwoody’s Repair and Refinishing program is a full-time day program requiring
students to attend Dunwoody technical classes 18 hours per week (six hours a day,
three days a week). In addition, students complete one 7-credit production unit (210
hours) at Dunwoody during the first summer quarter and a 7-credit internship at an
approved industry service facility or another 7-credit production unit at Dunwoody
during the second summer quarter. A supervisor from the service facility and an
outside advisor will be assigned to oversee the internship options. Dunwoody’s
programs utilize I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) training
materials, and all Dunwoody instructors are certified by
the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and I-CAR Gold
professionals. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF),
the branch of ASE which certifies and accredits automotive education programs
has certified Dunwoody in all areas of service and repair. Students use specialized
tools, materials and techniques to straighten or replace damaged body panels and
structural components as well as perform related mechanical and electrical repairs.
Program Length
This is an eight-quarter program, each lasting 12 weeks with the summer quarters
lasting 7 weeks. With 106 credits, students graduate with an Associate of Applied
Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students may also receive a Dunwoody Diploma for a
shorter version of the program.
More:
News Release: State Farm donates vehicle to Dunwoody Collision Program
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