Collision Repair Technology - Riverland Community College - Austin

Collision Repair Technology from Riverland Community College - Austin is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Collision repair and the refinishing of today?s high-tech vehicles is a challenging and rewarding career. As a skilled and trained technician , you receive the satisfaction of seeing the results of your efforts on each job. Your reputation and customer satisfaction are directly related to the quality and appearance of the completed repair. First-year students focus on hand skills, study metal analysis, and learn the basics on plastic filler, glass installation, damage analysis and refinishing. Second-year students concentrate on metal finishing, advanced frame and unibody repair , wheel alignment, advanced refinishing and customer relations. Look forward to developing strong skills in hands-on vehicle repair work. Students practice hand skills while repairing damaged vehicles to industry standards. This program also includes basic theory on airbag handling and replacement. The specialty training offered in this program is unique in the upper Midwest. All Riverland instructors have years of experience in the field and are committed to keeping up with the latest industry changes, such as our new Waterborne Paint System. Our excellent student-to-teacher ratio means you benefit from focused individual attention. Employment Outlook Riverland graduates are well prepared for entry-level jobs. The collision repair industry is growing every year and the need for trained technicians is expected to increase. This means that you can be confident that collision repair and refinishing will continue to be a solid career choice with even more opportunities in the future. Experience and advanced training can lead to many other careers such as shop management, shop owner, insurance adjuster, and work in the paint and body supply industry. View more details on Riverland Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.