The skills of a mechanic and the touch of
an artist are the traits of an Auto Body Technician. This 9-month
program is designed to train students in the fundamentals, knowledge and
skills involved in the repair of today’s high tech automobiles.
Students are taught the use of hand and power tools, metal working and
filling dents, welding, refinishing and spot repair, replacing parts,
estimating, door and window repair, insurance claim procedures, and
safety procedures. Students have the opportunity to use state of the art
equipment in frame measuring and straightening and refinishing including
downdraft heated spray booth and fresh-air supplied painting. Students
will be learning cutting edge repair procedures with the latest high
tech equipment in an all new facility, promoting a professional learning
environment needed to keep pace with today’s rapidly changing automotive
technology.
The Salina Tech Auto Body Program is a National Institute for Automotive
Excellence (NATEF) Certified program. The instructors are ASE certified.
Additional training from the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision
Repair (I-CAR) is available. I-CAR offers advanced training in the areas
of collision and plastic repair and finish matching.
Enrollment is open to post-secondary students and secondary students who
qualify. High school students should contact their school counselor for
more information. This program is approved for Veteran’s benefits.
Students have the option of working toward an Associate in Applied
Science degree. Salina Tech has articulation agreements with several
degree granting institutions.
Curriculum
First Semester
CR 100 Orientation
This course provides a detailed introduction to the field of collision
repair. Personal safety procedures are discussed and demonstrated.
Emphasis will be placed on the proper handling of hazardous and non
hazardous waste materials as mandated by state, federal, and local laws.
Tool identification and safety along with basic auto construction are
also introduced.
CR 120 Non-Structural Repair I
Upon the completion of this course student will be able to use basic
metal working skills to repair damaged panels back to their original
shape. Plastic repair procedures along with the replacement and
adjustment of moveable glass are also learned. The removal, replacement
and adjustment of interior and exterior panels and basic welding are
areas the student should master.
CR 160 Refinishing I
This course will give the student basic knowledge and skill in
automotive refinishing. Basic procedures, safety, and product knowledge
are emphasized. Proper surface preparation along with introduction to
refinishing equipment will be included. Paint code interpretation,
tracking material cost and waste, and application procedures are also
part of this course.
CR 140 Structural Repair I
Damage analysis and repair decisions on plastic interior and exterior
components including repair techniques using adhesives and welding
procedures are taught in this class. Repair of vinyl dash, retexturing
and refinishing will be presented, implementing current techniques.
CR 150 Plastics & Adhesives
Damage analysis and repair decisions on plastic interior and exterior
components including repair techniques using adhesives and welding
procedures are taught in this class.
CR 190 Estimating / Damage / Analysis I
This course emphasizes the importance of writing accurate estimates and
analyzing collision damage in the collision industry. Estimates are
generated by hand and/or computer. Hand written estimates use crash
estimating guides while computer estimates use the appropriate software.
Writing and reading repair orders is also included in this course.
Second Semester
CR 290 Estimating / Damage
/Analysis II
This course helps the student to thoroughly analyze collision damage
by the use of electronic and mechanical measuring equipment. Practice
estimates will be written on various shop projects. Live work is
emphasized.
CR 122 Non-Structural Repair II
This is an advanced course that takes the skills learned in CR-120
to the next level which is applying those skills in a non-mockup
delivery. The student is exposed to limited customer work. CR-120 is a
prerequisite for this course.
CR 162 Refinishing II
The prerequisite to this course is CR160. This course is an advanced
course introducing the students refinishing using live customers work.
Projects of live work expose the student to spot repairs and overall
refinishing. Topcoat problems and defects are corrected which aids in
the students problem solving ability. Color matching skills are
developed by introducing color theory and tinting skills for solid and
metallic color matching.
CR 142 Structural Repair II
The prerequisite for this course is CR 140 Structural Repair. This
course is an advanced course exposing the student to the next level
which is the introduction to non-mockup vehicle repair.
CR 145 ASE/Job Prep
This course will utilize everything learned in the collision
repair program for maximum productivity and job success. Information
includes, overall preparation of obtaining and maintaining a career in
the auto collision industry. Proper procedures for writing resumes , job
applications, cover letters etc. are covered in this course.
Professional communication, continued training options as well as
introduction to ASE testing and certification and I –Car continued
training information will be covered.
Career
Placement
Each student who completes a program will be assisted by the department
instructors in securing desirable employment. While
Salina Tech
graduates have historically enjoyed a high rate of placement, the school
makes no guarantees regarding job placement.
Career
Opportunities
• Automotive Body & Paint Shops
• Automotive Dealers
• Paint & Supply Stores
• Metal Shops
• Paint Shops
• Manufacturing Companies
Auto Body Technology Tool List
Salina Tech does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap,
or veteran status on admission, educational programs, or activities as
required by Title IX1972. Educational Amendments
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