Auto Collision/Refinishing

Auto Collision/Refinishing students working in lab.Auto Collision/Refinishing student working in 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), I-CAR, and OSHA Safety 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.

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College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Davenport University, Universal Technical Institute, and Washtenaw Community College. For information on how to earn articulated credit contact Lindsay Pulsipher at the CTC.

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. Our direct credit flier has a list of all participating classes.

Tour the lab

Enjoy this tour of our Auto Collision/Refinishing lab featuring two industrial paint booths, welding stations, and high-quality Snap-On Tools,

 

Instructor Bios

Instructor: William Stone
Bio: Mr. Stone is a graduate of Fruitport High School with 30+ years of experience in automotive collision and repair. He also has his teaching degree from Grand Valley State University as well as his masters degree. In his free time he collects old books, and enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking, and of course restoring cars! His current project is a 1965 Chevy Truck.

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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
15 School Districts
16 Program Areas
16 Years in Operation
31 Educators
839 Students