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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 Instructor (253) 589-5800 ext. kurt.freeman@cptc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$27,219.48

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

12 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

100

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAT

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Students in Automotive Collision Technician programs must pass all program classes with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher in order to enroll in the next quarter program courses shown on the degree or certificate education plan. To remain in the program, all students must have the required textbooks by the start of the third week of classes and the required tools by the start of the second quarter. To receive a certificate or degree in an automotive program, all technical courses must be completed with a “C” (2.0) GPA or higher. Students pursuing an AAT degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation.

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

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%