Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing

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The Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program (COLL) prepares graduates for employment in the collision repair and refinishing industry. Students receive classroom and hands-on training in vehicle repair procedures and techniques. Students learn to 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, restraint system repairs and stationary glass replacement. Students will also learn the latest procedures for partial and complete refinishing of automobile as well as custom painting techniques. Arts & Sciences curriculum supports the technical skills students learn as well as enhance oral and written communication skills, fundamental math skills and critical thinking ability. In addition to the regular technical and Arts & Sciences courses, students complete two summer experiences.

The first summer features a production course at the College that focuses on customer vehicle work in the Collision Repair & Refinishing lab. The second summer features either an internship at an approved collision repair facility or another production course on site at the College. Dunwoody’s programs utilize I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) training materials, and the program is an I-CAR Training Alliance Member. Instructors are also certified as master technicians by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and are I-CAR Gold Class professionals. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, the branch of ASE which certifies and accredits automotive education programs, has certified the College in all areas of collision repair and refinishing.

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