Automotive Collision Repair
The Automotive Collision Repair course is a three-year program that conforms to the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards using I-Car curriculum. Adherence to the NATEF curriculum and standards exposes and trains students in the trade through a series of tasks and competencies in the areas of: Painting & Refinishing, Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair, Plastics & Adhesives, Structural Analysis & Damage Repair, and Mechanical & Electrical Components. In addition, students learn to use the Shop Link Estimating Systems. This system is “state of the art” and complies with NATEF standards. Students enrolled in the program are involved in every aspect of a working business. Students interact directly with customers; write estimates, schedule jobs, order parts and complete repairs.
The program is self-paced. The program is recognized by the I-Car Training Alliance
The Automotive Collision Repair program is Chapter 74 approved and is taught by ASE Certified and NATEF approved instructors.
Upon graduation, students are employed as entry-level technicians, automotive refinishers, assistant managers, detailers, glass installers, automotive appraisers, frame technicians, restyling technicians and sales people in the automotive body supply industry.
Companies or employers where Medford Automotive Collision Repair Program graduates are working:Bonnell Ford IRA Dodge Whites Auto Body Grava Chrysler Plymouth Citi Auto Body Charles Street Auto Body SafeLite Glass Kwik Auto Body Supplies Today’s Auto Body Safety Insurance Joe Champia Auto Body |
Licenses, Certifications, and Affiliations
PPG Refinish Certification, Fusor Plastic Repair Certification, ASE Certification, and one year experience towards the Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraiser’s License, S/P2 Pollution and Safety Certificate, Shoplink Computer Estimating Certificate, OSHA 10 Hour General Safety Card