Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Overview ? The two-semester Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician diploma program will prepare you for employment with automobile dealerships, independent body shops, specialized shops, franchise repair garages and manufacturing jobs requiring spray painting ability. When employment opportunities arise, and with the employer's and instructor's consent, portions of this program may be taken off campus for co-op credit. Career Outlook ? Based on the high number of passenger cars and trucks being produced, the need for automobile body technicians is at an extremely high level. Employment prospects are promising for technicians trained in the complex design of unibody construction. Graduates typically obtain positions as painter, body repairer, estimator, assistant body shop manager and insurance company appraiser. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers expect you as an applicant for automobile body servicing jobs to be able to: Use hand tools, power tools and shop equipment properly, with attention to safety measures Analyze unibody damage Blend and match various types of paints Interpret manufacturer\\\'s manuals as well as aftermarket publications Repair and paint damaged vehicles Repair and/or replace damaged panels on vehicles Possible Careers: Assistant Body Shop Manager Body Repairer Estimator Insurance Company Appraiser Painter View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.