Collision Repair Technology

Walla Walla Community College ETPL
Auto Body Repair Technology keeps pace with the fast-moving auto body/collision repair industry and covers all aspects of body repair and refinishing with an emphasis on the most up-to-date methods. WWCC uses the I-CAR curriculum and is nationally certified by NATEF/ASE in five areas of instruction. The Auto Body program is designed to provide students with hands-on, work based learning. To facilitate this, the college acquires late model, damaged vehicles, providing a platform on which student may learn and develop skills. The Auto Body curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members.

Financial information

Total tuition

$20,989.30

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Corrections Education - WSP - Walla Walla

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

141

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement and paying a priority list fee to determine specific quarter start in the program. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter; however, due to course sequencing it is recommended to begin in the fall. A placement test and mechanical reasoning test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. NOTE: This program is only offered at Corrections Education - WSP.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

80%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.55

Typical (median) annual earnings

$39,272.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Other Services

31%

Other Industries

31%

Manufacturing

19%

Retail Trade

19%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
24
Completion rate
80%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
93%
Female
7%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
42%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
46%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
17%
20 to 29
50%
30 to 39
20%
40 to 49
3%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
67%
Some college experience, but no degree
4%
Certificate or AA
22%
BA or higher
7%