Collision Repair Technology

Students will need to be able to…

Academic & Technical Skills

• Apply Technical Reading & Math Skills – Use repair specifications, measurement tools, and service manuals to restore vehicles accurately.
• Understand Vehicle Structures & Systems – Recognize how frames, panels, and safety systems integrate during repair.
• Follow Safety Protocols with Care – Work safely with welding tools, paints, chemicals, and power equipment at all times.
• Diagnose & Plan Repairs – Evaluate collision damage, select repair methods, and restore vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Blend Artistry with Technical Skill – Mix paints, match colors, and apply finishes that restore vehicles to like-new condition.

Physical & Professional Skills

• Demonstrate Physical Stamina & Strength – Stand, bend, and move panels or equipment safely during extended shop work.
• Show Precision & Attention to Detail – Deliver accuracy in sanding, painting, welding, and refinishing tasks.
• Use Hand-Eye Coordination & Dexterity – Operate spray guns, welding tools, and finishing equipment with control.
• Adapt to Shop Environment – Work effectively in settings with noise, paint odors, and varying temperatures while maintaining focus.
• Collaborate as Part of a Team – Support group repair projects and communicate clearly with peers and instructors.
• Work Independently with Responsibility – Manage repair or refinishing tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.

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Automotive Body and Related Repairershttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-body-and-glass-repairers.htm

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Other Related Occupations:

• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
• Rail Car Repairers
• Tire Builders
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

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Youtube Videos (caution: 3rd party website):

• Collision Repair Completer (MSDE)
• Automotive Body and related repairs   c1s
• Collision Repair Time Lapse
• Collision Repair Time Lapse II
• Collision Repair Mech.  c1s

ENTRY LEVEL
With CCCTC start a career right after high school

• Auto Detailer
• Apprentice Body Shop Technician

TECHNICAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree 

• Collision Repair Technician
• Collision Repair and Refinish Technician
• Restoration

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

• Auto Design Engineer
• Insurance Claim Appraiser

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS 

OUR program is ASE certified
The Collision Repair Technology program provides the opportunity to earn national student certifications in Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair, Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, and Painting & Refinishing, through ASE©.  If you want to be set apart from other students in this field, industry certifications give you that edge.   

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT  

Collision Repair Technology partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

• The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 15 credits
• Penn College of Technology – 16 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major.  This program puts you in touch with state-of-the-art equipment such as the Dupont Automotive Paint Station and other professional technology, so students can experience Collision Repair Technology before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college program.  

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and get student certified by ASE©.  This shows employers you are trained in an ASE facility and have the skills the industry is looking for in a Collision Repair Technology employee.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business. 

ASE Student Certification is the first step in building a career as a service professional in the automotive industry. Marking the completion of career-entry studies in automotive technology, collision repair and refinishing, or medium/heavy-duty trucks, these tests can provide the student with their first industry certification through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

 Penn College of Technology and Catonsville Community College of Baltimore County - both have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that is reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL - By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss  the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry. 

• Frame Straightening Machines – restore damaged vehicle structures after major collisions
• Professional Paint Booths – create high-quality automotive finishes
• ADAS Calibration Systems – recalibrate cameras, radar, and advanced safety systems
• MIG and Resistance Spot Welders – perform professional structural and panel repairs
• 3D Measuring Systems – identify frame damage with precision
• Diagnostic Scan Tools – communicate with vehicle computers and identify hidden damage
• Paint Mixing Technology – accurately match factory vehicle colors
• Plasma Cutters and Fabrication Tools – cut and shape metal for repairs
• Pneumatic Power Tools – use industry-grade equipment for body repair
• Vehicle Lifts and Specialty Equipment – safely inspect and repair modern vehicles

The Collision Repair course is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the repair of damaged automobiles and trucks. The Collision Repair technician is a skilled craftsman that repairs damaged vehicles and restores them to pre-accident condition.  This includes conventional and unitized body structural damage and paint refinishing (including single and two-stage painting).  This program utilizes the DuPont automotive paint booth along with a professional mixing stations as well as frame straightening and everything found in a professional body shop.  The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation has certified the Collision Repair Technology program for Automotive Service Excellence, ASE©.  ( www.asestudentcertification.com )