Auto Body Collision

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Auto Body Collision and Repair

Are you good at solving problems, using your hands, and working in a team environment? This two-year iCar Professional Development Program is designed to prepare students for entry into the automotive industry.  While enrolled, students will perform customer service working on client automobiles during the lab component using their skills learned in the program. Upon successful completion, students will earn Refinishing Technician Pro Level 1 Platinum Individual Recognition and Certification. The industry-recognized Platinum designation is given to collision repair professionals who achieve and maintain high levels of role-relevant training that contributes to complete, safe and quality repairs. Training to Platinum keeps professionals current on vehicle technology, improves their job performance, and assists their career development.

Career Opportunities

Career Skills Developed

Program Highlights
  • Collision Repair Technician​
  • Auto Body Technician
  • Estimator
  • Refinish Technician
  • Non-Structural Technician
  • Steel-Structural Technician
  • Frame Specialist
  • Service Manager​
  • Study of Structural and Non-Structural Inspection and Repair
  • Electrical and Mechanical Collision
  • Collision Painting and Refinishing
  • iCar's Refinishing Technician Pro Level 1 Coursework:
    • Personal Safety
    • Trim and Hardware
    • Surface Prep, Masking, Priming, Sealing
    • Spray Gun Maintenance and Set-up
    • Hazardous Materials Considerations, Mixing, Storage, and Disposal
    • Corrosion Protection
    • Sanding, Buffing, and Detailing
    • New Technology
  • Work Based Learning opportunity during second semester of senior year
  • Mentoring and internship opportunities
  • iCar's Platinum Level Certification/Recognition
  • Customer Service during lab component

Suggested Skill Set

  • Mechanical
  • Repairing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Active Listening
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness
  • Finger Dexterity​
  • Information Ordering
  • Respect​
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • Identifying Objects, Actions and Events
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Mathematics
  • Dependability
  • ​Persistence

Additional Features

  • Students who successfully complete the two-year automotive program may receive advanced college credits through agreements with some of Ohio's community colleges, including Columbus State Community College. 
  • Training in this program may lead to iCar's Pro Level 1 Certification.
  • Students will participate in SkillsUSA, a student leadership organization, which is part of the curriculum.

Services Offered

Automotive Repair Services       
Email: [email protected]
Open all days the South-Western City School District is in session.

Hours: Monday-Friday  11:31 - 2:09 p.m.  By Appointment Only
After Mid-October: Collision estimates available on Thursdays from 1:00-2:15 p.m. by appointment only. No vehicles older than 10 years 
                                     will be accepted for service.

Auto Collision Repair:
  • Detailing 
  • Wash and Wax
  • Complete Vehicle Repaint on most vehicles