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
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Program Schedule
| Program Start Date | Program Days | Program Instructor |
| August 2025 | Monday – Friday | Dustin Smith |
| 2 Years | Morning or Afternoon | Student Resources |
Program Courses
| Non-Structural Body Repair |
| Damage Analysis |
| Paint Preparation & Application |
| Advanced Welding |
| Steering & Suspension |
| Mechanical & Electrical |
| Custom Paint |
| Advanced Paint & Refinish |
| Shop Management |
| Plastic Repair |
Certifications
| Automotive Service Excellence |
High School Credit
| 8 Elective Credits for Full Program |
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.
Have Questions?
Reach out to Braden.
He’s our High School Student Success Advisor. He’s a master at helping students find their perfect Tri County Tech program. Braden works with the counselors at our partner schools to help students apply to Tri County Tech.
Braden is available to answer any program and application questions you may have! Ask your counselor about Tri County Tech programs today.
Braden Schovanec
High School Student Success Advisor
Braden.Schovanec@TriCountyTech.edu
918.331.3315