Auto Collision/Refinishing

Auto Collision/Refinishing students practicing sanding and painting in the paint booth

Course Overview

Students repair damaged vehicles by learning dent repair, welding techniques, panel replacement, surface preparation, estimating and painting. Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) and  I-CAR certifications in addition to  fourth-year math and college credit are available. Related careers include, but are not limited to, automotive painter, detailer, estimator, and management.

Download the Auto Collision/Refinishing brochure.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Davenport University, Oakland Community College, and Washtenaw Community College.

Students who successfully complete select CTC courses may receive direct college credit to specific colleges and universities. Direct credit is currently unavailable for this program. A list of participating classes may be found on our direct credit web page.

Instructor/Technician

Instructor– William Stone

Technician– Cole Peters

State of Michigan Curriculum Segments
 

  1. Collision Orientation
  2. Career and Employability Skills
  3. Safety
  4. Substrate Identification and Preparation
  5. Refinishing Equipment
  6. Undercoats and Corrosion Protection
  7. Mixing and Applying Topcoat
  8. Final Detailing
  9. Advance Color Mixing/Refinishing
  10. Paint Problems/Defects
  11. Damage Analysis/Estimating
  12. Refinishing Certifications