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Automotive Collision Technician
Clover Park Technical College

Automotive Collision Technician

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Skilled automotive collision technicians may be employed in new car dealerships, independent auto collision shops, as well as industrial and government agency motor pools. Graduates of this program may enter the trade with considerable practical skills gained through actual hands-on repair experience throughout the program. Included in this program are academic courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal development.
Visit the program website Kurt Freeman (253) 589-5800 kurt.freeman@cptc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$15,566.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

122

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAT

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Successful completion of ENG 094 or meet appropriate placement and be concurrently enrolled in MAT 092 or meet appropriate placement while enrolled in IAUT. Successful completion of Introduction to Automotive or Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Technician certificate, or equivalent with a C+ (2.3) in each IAUT and FAUT class in order to register for first quarter classes in automotive technician or automotive collision technician programs. A valid driver's license is required.

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

72%

Employment rate

60%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.49

Typical (median) annual earnings

$32,277.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

28%

Other Services

28%

Other Industries

26%

Manufacturing

18%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
47
Completion rate
72%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
78%
Female
22%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
10%
Black or African American
10%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
57%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
19%
BA or higher
2%