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Auto Collision Repair Technology
Bellingham Technical College

Auto Collision Repair Technology

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
Love cars and want to make fixing them your career? Bellingham Technical Colleges Automotive Collision Repair Technology program will give you training for a career as an automotive collision repair technician, automotive glass specialist, painter, or auto body repair shop manager. BTC's automotive classes will train you for all aspects of automotive repair, using the latest technological processes and equipment in our full-service shop. Your training will include trade-specific skills, such as how to repair and refinish damaged vehicles. BTC's Auto Collision Repair program will train you with hands-on instruction that will earn you top jobs with employers such as independent automotive repair shops, car detailing shops, automotive manufacturers, automotive recyclers, and more. The Auto Collision Repair Technology program is an I-CAR Industry Training Alliance member.
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$21,600.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

108

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first. To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu. A driver’s license is NOT required to enroll in the program. Driving citations will not restrict, or prevent students from enrolling in the Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program; however, citations may prevent some internship and/or employment opportunities.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Completion rate

82%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.53

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
14
Completion rate
82%
Average number of students who completed each year
5
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
40%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
47%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
59%
30 to 39
29%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
33%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
33%
Some college experience, but no degree
33%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%