Autobody Repair & Refinishing

Renton Technical College ETPL
You will learn the skills needed in the automotive collision repair industry: damage repair, mechanical components, electrical systems, plastics, adhesives, painting, and refinishing. You use state-of-the-art tools and equipment within one of the most modern training facilities in the nation. This program articulates with TechPrep programs through the Puget Sound Dual Credit Career Consortium. All classes follow recommendations of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) at ProLevel 1.

Financial information

Total tuition

$17,392.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$15.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

22 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

92

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

High school diploma or GED. Mechanical aptitude and good eye-to-hand coordination. Counselor and instructor interview. High school level classes in power mechanics or auto mechanics. Valid Washington driver's license.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Completion rate

58%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.04

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,552.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

30%

Other Services

30%

Manufacturing

15%

Healthcare and Social Services

15%

Other Industries

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
29
Completion rate
58%
Average number of students who completed each year
10
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
21%
Black or African American
11%
Hispanic
28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
32%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
22%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
68%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
2%