This program offers classroom and shop experiences in all phases of the repair of damaged auto bodies, fenders, and frames. The course content includes basic trade skills, refinishing skills, sheet metal repair skills, frame and unibody squaring and aligning, use of fillers, paint systems and undercoats, as well as related welding and mechanical skills, trim-hardware maintenance, and other miscellaneous repair. The program content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices and it provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed.

This occupation has an average wage of $21.71 an hour, based on the Florida Occupational Employment and Wages for Polk County.

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. The instructional processes, tools and materials used in this laboratory are similar to those used in industry.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Automotive Collision Technology Technician

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 ARR0140 A  Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Helper/Assistant  150
 ARR0141 B  Automotive Collision Refinishing Technician 450
 ARR0312 C  Non-Structural Damage Repair Technician 300
 ARR0022 D  Damage Analysis and Estimating 75
 ARR0112 E  Automotive Collision Welding, Cutting and Joining 75
 ARR0295 F  Structural Damage Repair Technician 350
    TOTAL HOURS  1400

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs)

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of six Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. 

Admission Requirements

This program is available for adult students who are 16 years of age or older, who are interested in Technical College education for employment purposes and/or continuing their education at a postsecondary education institution. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis following a Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) assessment, if applicable, and an interview with a Counselor at Traviss. Students must be able to attend school regularly and to participate satisfactorily in the activities of this program.

Licensure/Certification

After successfully completing this program, students are eligible to test for certification in ICAR and four areas of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), NATEF approved. 

Traviss Technical College

3225 Winter Lake Rd
Class Times

Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Cost

FL Resident: $5,381
Non-Resident: $21,103

863-499-2700