Auto Body Collision

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

Early job placement opportunity during second semester of senior year
Mentoring and internship opportunities
iCar's Platinum Level Certification/Recognition
Customer Service during lab component

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.

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Services Offered

Automotive Repair Services
(614) 801-3482
Open all days the South-Western City School District is in session.

Hours: Monday-Friday 12:30 - 3:00 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.

Preventative Maintenance:

Oil Change - $5.00
Tire Rotation with Brake Check - $5.00 (Customer must dispose of old tires.)

All other services billed using professional flat rate labor guide time at $15 per flat rate hour.

Auto Collision Repair:

Detailing - $35
Wash and Wax
Complete Vehicle Repaint on most vehicles - $300

Other Services:

Basic Brake System Services
Basic Steering and Suspension System Services
Maintenance Tune Up Services
Diagnostic Labor: $15/hour

Central Ohio Ford Dealer Youth Career Day

The automotive students recently visited the National Trail Raceway for the Central Ohio Ford Dealer Youth Career Day sponsored by Columbus State Community College and JEGS. Students were able to hear automotive career-related presentations from Columbus State, Ford, Lincoln, JEGS, and the Ohio Department of Education. Upon completion of the presentations, the students were able to enjoy the races, speak with industry professionals, and browse through the cars participating in the event.

South-Western City School District Career Tech

It is the policy of the South-Western City School District not to discriminate, in violation of federal, state, or local laws, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran’s status, religion, disability, age, gender, genetic information, or sexual orientation in admission to access to, treatment in, or employment in any service, program, or activity sponsored by the South-Western City School District. The Board’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, job applicants, the general public, and individuals or organizations with whom it does business. Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with this policy or the nondiscrimination requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, Title VI or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Age Uniformed Services, Executive Order 11246, Equal Pay Act, Immigration Act of 1990, Ohio Revised Code, and Columbus City Code should be directed to Amber Hufford, Student Services Coordinator, 3805 Marlane Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123-3304, telephone 801-3000, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Copies of the Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures are available in all school administrative offices, the Board of Education office, the Southwest Public Librarys, and on the South-Western City School's website at www.swcsd.us.