Auto Body Collision Technology Winona Campus OVERVIEW In Auto Body Collision Technology at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, you’ll learn refinishing, repair, replacement, and adjustment of body panels. The program also includes structural, mechanical, and electrical repair as well as new technologies such as working with aluminum and carbon fiber. With experience in all of these areas, you will have career opportunities in several different specialties upon graduation. Our students develop strong problem-solving skills through hands-on learning and classroom instruction. You will learn how to access and interpret product data sheets, service information, and estimating guides. Students have the opportunity to take the coursework to earn I-CAR industry accreditation. Most importantly, you’ll work on real vehicles in our state-of-the art facility. Auto Body Collision Technology is certified by the ASE Education Foundation (formerly NATEF), making the program at Minnesota State College Southeast one of only a handful of schools in the United States certified in the four major areas of Auto Body: Refinishing, structural, non-structural, and mechanical/electrical. Job placement in this major is 100%. MAJORS WITHIN Auto Body Collision Technology Auto Body Collision Technology Auto Body Refinishing AAS Diploma Certificate Auto Body Sheet Metal Repair and Replacement Certificate PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program graduates will be able to: 1. Perform body panel and minor structural repairs and parts replacement. 2. Perform vehicle refinishing preparation, application, and paint detailing. 3. Dismantle and reassemble vehicle body parts, trim, interior components, and non-structural glass. 4. Demonstrate safe and professional work habits. 5. Perform minor mechanical and electrical collision-related procedures. 6. Assess a vehicle’s damage, develop a repair plan through interpretation of service information, and communicate the calculation of repair costs and procedures to related parties. PROGRAM COSTS - estimated cost including tuition, books and supplies Auto Body Collision - AAS $16,457 Auto Body Collision - Diploma $14,875 Auto Body Refinishing - Certificate $7,519 Auto Body Sheet Metal Repair and Replacement - Certificate $8,433 67 credits 60 credits 26 credits 30 credits PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Certified by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation Instructors are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified. The program follows Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) recommended guidelines and offers the students the opportunity to gain I-CAR course credits. Program is continually upgraded to maintain the latest technology used in industry. 70% of coursework is hands-on in a lab setting. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Auto Body and Structural Repair Auto Body Refinishing Damage Claims Writer Shop Manager/Owner Parts and Supply Industry Related Manufacturing JOB PLACEMENT Nearly 100% 14 2020-2022 College Catalog
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