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Auto Body Collision Technician

St Cloud Technical and Community College

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The Auto Body Collision Repair program is designed to meet the needs of today's high-tech and fast-paced Collision industry. The core of the program relies on fundamental repair skills, such as metal straightening, body filler application and sanding of different substrates. Students gain experience on both mild and high strength steel welding using MIG welding standards set by the industry. Students use computers to write estimates, diagnose frame and unibody damage and mix paint.

Credits

34 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Minnesota

    Minnesota

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-3021.00

Skills

RepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementSpeaking

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingMathematics

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationManual DexterityOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingFinger DexterityNear VisionVisual Color DiscriminationOral Expression

Tasks

  • File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
  • Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and over
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down weld

Technology

Accounting softwareCalendar and scheduling softwarePoint of sale POS softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir compressorsAir hammersAir pressure gaugesAlignment machinesAlignment squaresAnvilsBlow torchesBody sawsBondo spreadersBrazing equipmentBuffing machinesCalipers

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SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium49-3021.00Automotive Body and Related Repairerstitle_inference$51,680 median$87,040 top+1.62%280
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Power grinders and hand files — routinely file, grind, sand, and smooth body filler and welded repair areas to production-ready finish with minimal oversight in a busy collision shop.
  • Hammers and dolly blocks — independently position and work dented body panels back to approximate OEM contour using proper technique on standard passenger vehicles.
  • MIG welding equipment and wrenches — fit and weld replacement panels or structural sections into place and grind welds smooth with confidence on common repair jobs.
  • Paint sprayguns and motorized sanders — apply primer and finish coats to repaired surfaces, matching texture and sheen to adjacent panels in a climate-controlled paint booth.
  • Alignment machines with hydraulic systems — chain or clamp moderately damaged frames and body sections to alignment equipment and operate hydraulic pressure controls to restore dimensions.
  • Masking materials and surface prep supplies — complete full vehicle masking and sanding sequences efficiently, meeting shop cycle-time targets before paint application.
  • Repaired vehicle inspection protocols — conduct post-repair visual and functional checks, verify dimensional accuracy, and assess paint appearance before returning vehicles to customers.
  • Test-drive procedures — drive repaired vehicles on local roads to confirm proper wheel alignment, steering response, and overall handling after structural or mechanical repairs.
  • Work order time estimates — manage personal task scheduling to complete assigned repairs within flat-rate time allowances, flagging delays to supervisors proactively.
  • Scheduling and shop software — enter job status updates, labor times, and parts usage into shop management or point-of-sale systems used by the collision center.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
61%
Placement Rate
27%