Automotive Collision Repair - Ranken Technical College

Automotive Collision Repair from Ranken Technical College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automotive Collision Repair Technology program operates in 20,000 square feet of shop space devoted exclusively to student training utilizing the Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair (I-CAR) Enhanced Delivery Curriculum. In this real-world setting, students repair late model collision-damaged vehicles with modern equipment such as frame machines, computerized electronic measuring systems, mig welders, a resistance welder, downdraft spray booths, prep stations, spot welding equipment and a Hunter four-wheel computerized alignment machine. After returning vehicles to pre-accident condition, they are either sold or driven by Ranken administration and faculty. The program is certified in all four areas by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in all four areas of auto body repair: Non-Structural, Structural, Refinishing and Mechanical/Electrical. Associate of Technology, Associate of Science Based on the tasks established by ASE/NATEF and I-CAR, this two-year program provides students with skills to restore collision damaged vehicles to industry standards. The importance of certification and training continues to increase in the industry among collision repair facilities and insurance companies. In response to this demand, a graduate of the program has the potential to receive up to 70 I-CAR Gold Points and four ASE certifications. Graduates may also qualify for a Sikkens certification. Program graduates are trained in: Unibody and full frame damage analysis Writing estimates manually and electronically Making non-structural repairs in metal and plastics Performing welding and cutting operations in steel and aluminum Straightening structural steel and aluminum Replacement of structural components Steering and suspension repair and alignments Air conditioning systems relating to collision damage Diagnosing electrical and electronic problems Refinishing systems and the processes to restore the original finish to industry standards Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified for positions as collision repair technicians and automotive refinish technicians , with the option to pursue careers in management, estimating and sales. Students interested in earning the certificate of technology will take all Automotive Collision Repair Technology courses and three general education courses. Upon completion of the associate degree program, students are eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) program ? and could graduate with a bachelor?s degree in as little as two short years. View more details on Ranken Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.