Light Body Repair

Columbia Basin College ETPL
This certificate will offer students in automotive technology an additional pathway and career opportunity for employment in light auto body repair. Students will learn about parts, systems and components, basic repair damage, corrosion protections, painting application and glass and plastic adhesive repair. In addition, students will be encouraged to acquire their forklift certification and OSHA-10 safety training.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,224.44

Total required fees

$333.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

18

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Short-Term Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

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

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

86%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.47

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,324.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

60%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

13%

Other Industries

11%

Manufacturing

8%

Wholesale Trade

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
50
Completion rate
86%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
93%
Female
7%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
67%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
25%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
72%
30 to 39
9%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
53%
Some college experience, but no degree
37%
Certificate or AA
4%
BA or higher
0%