Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing

Bates Technical College ETPL
Students prepare for apprenticeship employment in the auto body rebuilding and refinishing industry, serving independent auto shops, automotive dealerships, government agencies, utility firms, and other companies that maintain vehicle fleets. Positions include auto body repairer, automotive refinisher, frame repairer, glass installer, painter, renovator, and shop estimator. Upon successful completion of the program, students can qualify to take the I-CAR steel welding qualification test. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,748.90

Total required fees

$147.56

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Campus

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

113

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

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

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Completion rate

71%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.48

Typical (median) annual earnings

$37,736.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Other Services

28%

Other Industries

28%

Wholesale Trade

22%

Retail Trade

22%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
22
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
84%
Female
16%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic
31%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
46%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
16%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
13%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
54%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
46%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%