Auto Body Technology
Autobody Technician Pathway Guide
Program Overview
This multi-year sequence takes students from foundational shop safety to professional-grade vehicle restoration. Students master the mechanics of reshaping metal, mixing advanced chemical coatings, and managing full-cycle shop workflows.
Students actively apply classroom concepts through immersive shop experiences. . Leadership, interpersonal communication, and career readiness are developed through co-curricular involvement in the SkillsUSA student organization. As students advance into the third year, High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL) connects them directly with local business partners for experiential, on-the-job training.
Program Requirements and Details
OSHA Compliance Required: Strict safety enforcement and protocol compliance are mandatory across all levels.
- CTSO Alignment: SkillsUSA
Autobody Technology I
Course Overview
Focuses on the fundamentals of metal restoration and structural assessment. Students learn to analyze initial impact damage, calculate repair costs, and perform non-structural panel repairs. Hands-on labs emphasize mastering metal finishing, working with professional body fillers, and learning structural welding.
Skills Learned
- Damage analysis and cost estimating
- Non-structural analysis and body panel repair
- Metal finishing techniques and body filling application
- Automotive structural welding
- Professional customer service operations
Course Requirements & Course Details
- Prerequisites: None
- Grade Level: 9th-12th (recommended 10th-12th)
- Class Fee: 60.00
- Certification Opportunities: ASE Student Certification, I-CAR Industry Credentials
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