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Program Title: Auto Body Repair Technician Diploma Program
Description: Love cars? Want to get your hands dirty working on those metal beauties? Our Auto Body repair (also called Collision repair technician) courses might be the right career path for you. With booming car and SUV sales, you can expect a satisfying and high paying career. As long as people keep buying cars, you can expect spectacular crashes and car body repairs! Even though most workshops offer on the job training, a certification or a diploma program is preferred. You will learn all about accident repairs, installation of damaged parts such as bumpers, windscreens etc, rust prevention, painting techniques and automobile body care. In less than nine months, you can become a qualified auto body repair technician.
Syllabus: Along with basic mathematics and customer interaction skills, the topics covered include
- Body shop basics and tools
- Introduction to Collision Repair Technology
- Materials, welding, and metalworking
- Chassis Mechanical and Electrical Components
- Glass, Plastic, Trim, and Structural Repair
- Adhesives and Sealers
- Surface Preparation, Refinishing & Body painting
Accreditation: The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: The U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts a 13% increase in new job opportunities for Auto Body Repair Technicians by 2012. You can either start your own business or work for an established body shop or car dealers. As a trainee, you can expect to earn an hourly wage of $12 to $18 per hour depending on your location, skills and workshop/dealership size. Experienced professionals can earn $45,000 per year plus commissions.
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