Auto Body Collision Repair

Columbia Basin College
This two-year program provides training in the two main areas of collision repair: body work and painting. The first year of the program focuses on basic collision repair and complete car refinishing. The second year of the program focuses on structural repair, mechanical repair and advanced refinishing including tinting and blending of paint. Other advanced training includes the repair techniques of aluminum and composite structure components. Students dvide their time between lecture and lab classes to ensure they get theoretical training as well as employable skills. Auto Body repair is a rapidly changing field and CBC's Auto Body Repair Program aims to keep students updated on new materials being used in the auto industry and the techniques necessary to repair them. Students who complete the program will be prepared for entry level employment in collision repair shops.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$1,865.00

Locations

Columbia Basin College

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

113

Credits

1859

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.