Vehicle Refinishing and Repair Technology - Fox Valley Technical College

Vehicle Refinishing and Repair Technology from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Career Opportunities The Vehicle Refinishing and Repair Technology program is designed to educate you in a practical application of vehicle refinishing and repair. The associate degree program prepares you for work in refinishing emergency vehicles and fire apparatus as well as for work in the aviation industry and the light- and heavy-duty transportation industry. You may also work as an insurance adjuster and appraiser, or in the area of paint supplies, or you may choose to advance to university studies. Automotive collision shops, independent collision shops, paint suppliers, fire apparatus manufacturing companies, aviation manufacturing, military truck manufacturers and insurance companies are examples of places you may find employment. Program Description The Vehicle Refinishing and Repair Technology program is centered around preparing you for vehicle refinishing and repair; however, the added rigor of the associate degree-level classes provides you with a well-rounded education to excel in many areas. Program Outcomes Students will be able to: Perform metal repair and understand metal principles. Understand operations and set-up of various types of frames and unibody straightening equipment. Repair damaged body panels. Refinish spot repairs and blending of paint. Understand operation of HVLP paint guns and application of a wide variety of automotive refinish materials. Perform color matching of vehicle refinishing materials, interior and exterior surface preparation and corrosion protection. Estimate damage costs. Demonstrate a knowledge of vehicle electrical principles, hazardous waste management, and shop safety practices. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.