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Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair
Program Overview
A working car is a beautiful thing, but a beautiful car is a masterpiece. Focusing on auto-cosmetics, you will learn the proper technique for painting vehicles, professional-grade refinishing, and non-structural body repair. Gain real-time experience in the full-sized state-of-the-art body shop and work your way through the Automotive Service Excellence Task List, a curriculum designed to meet national accreditation requirements. Work on live-work projects and gain insightful experience with actual clients.
“I like the environment here. It feels like actual work experience.” – Drew C., 2019
★★★★★
★★★★★
Application Deadline
- Applications are due ONE WEEK before the program starts.
All Day Program Schedule
| Program Dates | Program Days | Program Times |
| August 2025 – May 2026 | Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 2:45pm |
| Program Length | Program Instructor | |
| 960 Total Hours | Dustin Smith | |
| In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Out of State Cost |
| $3,300 | $5,300 | $7,200 |
Morning Program Schedule
| Program Dates | Program Days | Program Times |
| August 2025 – May 2027 | Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 11:00am |
| Program Length | Program Instructor | |
| 960 Total Hours | Dustin Smith | |
| In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Out of State Cost |
| $3,300 | $5,300 | $7,200 |
Afternoon Program Schedule
| Program Dates | Program Days | Program Times |
| August 2025 – May 2027 | Monday – Friday | 12:15pm – 2:45pm |
| Program Length | Program Instructor | |
| 960 Total Hours | Dustin Smith | |
| In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Out of State Cost |
| $3,300 | $5,300 | $7,200 |
Program Courses
| Non-Structural Body Repair |
| Damage Analysis |
| Paint Preparation & Application |
| Advanced Welding |
| Steering & Suspension |
| Mechanical & Electrical |
| Custom Paint |
| Advanced Paint & Refinish |
| Shop Management |
Certifications
| Automotive Service Excellence Student Certification |
Career Opportunities
| Paint and Refinish Technician |
| Automotive Body Technician |
| Collision Repair Technician |
| Auto Detailer |
Career Data
| Our Placement Rate | 100% |
| Median Hourly Earnings* | $21.32 |
| Completion/Retention Rate | 95.80% |
| *Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data. |
Student Organizations
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations. To learn more, visit SkillsUSA.org.
College Credit
Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Tri County Tech are both committed to providing high-quality educational programs to their respective constituencies. To learn about college credit opportunities, visit below or OKWU.edu.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available through the Tri County Tech Foundation for our Full-Time and many of our Flex programs. After you are accepted into a program, you will receive a financial assistance application. The form must be filled out and turned in with the most recent two months of pay stubs for every working member of your household.
Our main goal for financial assistance at Tri County Tech is to assist financially disadvantaged students who would be unable to get the education they deserve. Assistance consists of grants, scholarships, and employment. An individual might participate in one or more resources, depending upon eligibility and need.
We do not accept funds from FAFSA or PELL.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us!
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