Collision Repair
Learn to make cars and trucks look new again
You’ll gain the hands-on skills you need to repair damaged cars and trucks and perform professional non-structural repairs and refinishing from I-CAR and ASE-certified instructors in a hands-on environment and through a cooperative education experience in a collision repair facility. And you can go to school around your work schedule, thanks to flexible, part-time schedules and evening class offerings. This program is supported by the Hampton Roads Autobody Association.
Semesters:3Credits:23 View CurriculumLocations:Regional Automotive Center | Career Studies Certificate - Collision Repair TechnologyStudents who complete this certificate are prepared for an entry-level position at a collision repair facility performing non-structural vehicle repairs, refinishing techniques, and paint defect diagnosis. Course work covers panel replacement and alignment, glass replacement, dent repair, plastic and composite repair, vehicle preparation, and paint defect diagnosis. |
Students completing the program will obtain their Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) certifications for ProLevel 1 and 2 in Non-Structural Repair and ProLevel 1 and 2 in Refinishing.
This program is supported by the Hampton Roads Autobody Association.
A valid driver’s license is required for admission into the Collision Repair Technology program.
Is this program for you?
Yes, if you:
- enjoy working with your hands
- exhibit good hand-eye coordination
- are detail-oriented