Collision Repair Technology
Program Description
The Collision Repair Technology is certified by the National Automotive Technician Educational Foundation (NATEF). NATEF was founded in 1983 as an independent, non-profit organization with a single mission: To evaluate technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Students entering this trade must possess mechanical aptitude, good reading skills, and an understanding of basics mathematics.
Utilizing the I-CAR Advanced Tech Curriculum, students gain skills in metal straightening, unitized body and frame alignment and straightening, refinishing, paint mixing, color matching, customizing, plastic repair, welding (oxyacetylene and MIG), plasma cutting, suspension, wheel alignment, and collision repair electronics. Students learn all phases of body repair in modern facilities, using today’s most advanced equipment, and have the opportunity to become nationally qualified I-CAR collision repair MIG welders.
Students who wish to pursue post-secondary education have the opportunity to attend New England Technical Institute. This program is available through a matriculation agreement with GNB Voc-Tech. Students who meet the criteria have 18 credits applied toward their degree. Also, they have the opportunity to test out of any area in which they are currently proficient. Students who graduate from New England Tech receive an Associate’s degree in their chosen trade area.
Staff
Academy Administrator
Guy Shepherd
Course of Study
Freshman
7001 Exploratory Program for Freshmen
Sophomore
6012 Collision Repair Math Related Technology I
6112 Collision Repair Related Theory
7012 (10) Collision Repair Technology Lab
Junior
6013 Collision Repair Math Related Technology II
6113 Related Technical Theory
6213 Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics
7013 (11) Collision Repair Technology Lab
Senior
6014 Damage Analysis/Estimating
6114 Technical Theory
62141 Advanced Automotive Electrical/Electronics
7014 (12) Collision Repair Technology Lab