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Collision Repair Schools
Get the hands-on training you need to repair structural and non-structural parts in cars and light trucks caused by collision or other damage. Collision repair schools teach students to repair damaged body work and restore a car's finish. Upon graduation, students can work for independent body shops, fleet maintenance centers, or dealerships.
The following schools offer automotive collision repair training:
Lincoln Tech® teaches students to repair and refinished damaged vehicles in its Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program. The program includes training in repairing major auto components, including suspensions and electrical systems, as well as refinishing techniques, such as surface preparation, airbrushing and paintless dent repair. The program also includes training in MIG welding, electrical theory, and body construction.
Nashville Auto-Diesel College students work with cutaway auto bodies as they learn to repair structural damage to automobiles. The school's Collision Repair degree and diploma programs provide plenty of practice in welding, cutting, and painting. Students also learn to repair other damage caused by accidents, including brakes, body frame and suspension problems. In addition to the repair skills gained in the diploma program, associate degree students take additional math, English, and other courses that can improve the student's academic skills.
New England Institute of Technology offers an 18 month associate degree in Auto Body Technology. In the program, students learn collision repair and refinishing procedures, including repairing and replacing sheet metal, frames, and unibody. They also learn the techniques used in paint refinishing, replacement glass installation, and shop management. Graduates receive one year's credit towards ASE certification.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), one of the nation's leading ASE/NATEF Master Certified providers of post-secondary technical education training can put your career in gear with its Collision Repair and Refinish program. UTI provides state-of-the-industry curriculum and training facilities, and works with many of the top automotive industry manufacturers: Audi, BMW, Ford, International Trucks, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Volvo and VW. Start training today for an entry-level position in the automotive industry.