Auto Collision Technology

Course Description

The primary goal of the Auto Collision Course is to develop students into productive knowledgeable citizens who are able to provide for themselves in a way that is beneficial to the community which they live. The Auto Collision program is a work at your own pace program open to all students in grades 9-12, and designed for students who are definitely interested in employment in the auto collision field. The student will be taught how to repair the body, frame, glass and upholstery of automobiles that have been damaged. This course emphasizes the development of hand skills as well as the theory necessary to succeed in body repair and refinishing. Practical work taught in the course will include metal straightening, gas and mig welding, spray painting, paint mixing, estimating, and polishing. The student who completes the auto collision course will be prepared to pursue a livelihood in this field because of the latest training techniques and related theory. The instruction provided will develop the skills and knowledge to allow the student to enter the trade as a knowledgeable apprentice.


Units of Study

The units of study are preparation of surfaces, welding, brazing, metal work, Mig welding, metal straightening, assembly, spray painting, glass installation, frame straightening, and estimating.


Grading Procedures

60% Hands on Work 40% Theory


Related Courses

Basic Math, English, and Industrial Arts course in Jr. High


Student Requirements

Attend on regular basis Wear safety glasses when necessary Wear a work uniform Wear leatherwork shoes


Student Costs

Work uniform (two-piece blue shirt and pants) Work shoes (leather) Safety Glasses


More Information

Contact your home school counselor Contact CWCTC counselor at (724) 925-3532 Attend the CWCTC assemblies Attend the CWCTC tours for interested students Attend CWCTC open house