What Can Collision Repair Training Teach You?

Collision repair training prepares students for employment as a collision repair technician or autobody technician. As a collision repair technician your job will include evaluating the extent of damage done to a vehicle following a collision, assessing what repairs are necessary or whether the vehicle is beyond repair, estimating the costs involved in repairing a vehicle, carrying out repairs to bodywork and parts, replacing parts that cannot be repaired, and mixing and applying paint and thinners to cover up defects in the vehicle's paintwork. These are the skills that collision repair training provides.

What Qualifications Can I Gain from Collision Repair Training?

Collision repair training can lead to certification, which can help to advance your career.

• The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is the main certification recognized in the automotive industry.
• Ongoing training through the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR) can lead to further recognition as a Platinum technician.
• Some vehicle and paint manufacturers have product certification programs.