Degrees and Certificates
Why Choose This Program
Auto Body students will learn a variety of skills and work with new technologies to prepare for career as a Collision Repair Technician.
You will work with high strength steels, plastics, aluminum, and the latest in paint technologies. Students train with a Virtual Paint System to prepare for spraying with today’s HVLP paint guns and water borne paints.
Expect to learn fundamental repair skills such as metal straightening, body filler application, and sanding of different substrates. Students will also experience mild and high strength steel welding using MIG welding standards set by the industry.
Skills Acquired
- Nonstructural/ Structural Repairs
- Refinishing
- Welding
- Aluminum Repair
- Plastic Repair
- Estimating
- Basic Electrical and Mechanical
- Unibody & Frame Repair
Career Choices
Types of Careers
- Body Technician
- Refinish Technician
- Glass Technician
- Prep Technician
- Frame Technician
- Estimator
- Detailer
- Sales Representative
- Insurance Adjuster
- Industrial Painter
Potential Employers
- Automotive Dealer Body Shops
- Independent Collision Facilities
- Wholesale Supplier
- Industry Sales Representatives
- Insurance Companies
- Manufacturing Plants
Where Grads Work
- Buffalo Collision
- Jeff's Body Shop
- St. Cloud Collision Center
- Granite Falls Coating
- D & B Autobody
- County of Stearns
- CMS Autobody
Accreditations & Credentials
- NATEF accreditation (ASE)
- ASE Student Certification
- I-CAR Student Certification
Affiliations
- PPG
Info Sessions
Contact Us
Dale DeRung
DDeRung@sctcc.edu
(320) 308-5742
Ryan Maas
Ryan.maas@sctcc.edu
320-308-5743
Program Costs
In addition to tuition and fees, students can expect additional costs for tools and books.
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