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Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania | Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | ID: 167537

Overview

1500 4TH AVE ALTOONA, Pennsylvania 16602-3616
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Admissions Office:
814-946-8469
Classroom Training
Collision Repair & Finishing Technology Diploma
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Postsecondary Diploma
$9,897.00 - $9,897.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Mission Statement The mission of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Continuing Education Office is to provide occupational specific education to adults in collaboration with business, labor, and community in preparation for the demands of the 21st

Program Description

The complexity of the modern automobile places this trade in the category of highly skilled. Since almost every family in America owns and operates at least one if not two automobiles, a well-trained Collision Repair/Refinishing Technician will have a wide range of employment opportunities. This course emphasizes the practice of safety standards including methods used to protect the technician. Instruction is provided in the removal of dents and imperfections in sheet metal, methods of refinishing, types of finishes, replacement of parts, repair and replacement of suspension parts, and also the repair and installation of electrical and mechanical components related to windows, doors, and air conditioning. Students learn basic tools and equipment as well as sheet metal welding and basic auto body skills. Computerized cost estimating, frame diagnosis, measuring, and pulling are also part of this program. Students will learn the proper use of terms, effective oral communication, recordkeeping and other clerical duties related to the collision repair industry. They learn the importance of liquid measurements for refinishing, detailing exterior and interior, body and frame alignment and installation of accessories, removing and installing glass, panel replacement and repair. A Diploma is granted upon completion.

Skills & Competencies

The complexity of the modern automobile places this trade in the category of highly skilled. Since almost every family in America owns and operates at least one if not two automobiles, a well-trained Collision Repair/Refinishing Technician will have a wide range of employment opportunities. This course emphasizes the practice of safety standards including methods used to protect the technician. Instruction is provided in the removal of dents and imperfections in sheet metal, methods of refinishing, types of finishes, replacement of parts, repair and replacement of suspension parts, and also the repair and installation of electrical and mechanical components related to windows, doors, and air conditioning. Students learn basic tools and equipment as well as sheet metal welding and basic auto body skills. Computerized cost estimating, frame diagnosis, measuring, and pulling are also part of this program. Students will learn the proper use of terms, effective oral communication, recordkeeping and other clerical duties related to the collision repair industry. They learn the importance of liquid measurements for refinishing, detailing exterior and interior, body and frame alignment and installation of accessories, removing and installing glass, panel replacement and repair. Students may take certification tests to receive Ford ACE, OSHA 10, PA Emissions, PA State Inspection (3 categories), EPA609

Additional Information

Service Costs

7,887.00
7,887.00
200.00
1,810.00

Performance Measures

The training Service/Course had no enrollments during the reporting period.
No performance information is available to review.
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