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Auto Body/Collision Repair

Lawson State Community College

Associate's Degree

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The Auto Body/Collision Repair AOT degree (76 credit hours) prepares students to repair collision damage on vehicles. The program covers latest repair technology, welding, shop safety, metal straightening, fiberglass repair, damage estimating and refinishing. Students learn structural, nonstructural, and mechanical repairs. Builds on the certificate with general studies and a minor in Business or Industrial Mechanics. Graduates develop appropriate methods for diverse collision repair challenges.

Credits

76 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringSpeakingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementInstallationEquipment SelectionEquipment MaintenanceOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingActive Listening

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Manual DexterityOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationFinger DexterityOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthInductive ReasoningControl Precision

Tasks

  • File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
  • Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and over
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down weld
  • Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
  • Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield o
  • Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity in
  • Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  • Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAccounting softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCalendar and scheduling softwarePoint of sale POS softwareProject management softwareOperating system softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareFacilities management softwareInternet browser softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir compressorsAir hammersAir pressure gaugesAlignment machinesAlignment squaresAnvilsBlow torchesBody sawsBondo spreadersBrazing equipmentBuffing machinesCalipersAir knivesAwlsBuffing wheelsCaulking gunsCold chiselsCold knivesCordless drillsCut-out knivesDeburring toolsDesktop computersDriving wedgesGasket scrapersGlass cuttersGlass holders2-channel lab scopes

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SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers49-3021.00
  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers49-3022.00
  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics49-3023.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Power grinders and hand files — routinely file, grind, sand, and smooth body filler and welded repair areas to production-ready finish with minimal oversight in a busy collision shop.
  • Hammers and dolly blocks — independently position and work dented body panels back to approximate OEM contour using proper technique on standard passenger vehicles.
  • MIG welding equipment and wrenches — fit and weld replacement panels or structural sections into place and grind welds smooth with confidence on common repair jobs.
  • Paint sprayguns and motorized sanders — apply primer and finish coats to repaired surfaces, matching texture and sheen to adjacent panels in a climate-controlled paint booth.
  • Alignment machines with hydraulic systems — chain or clamp moderately damaged frames and body sections to alignment equipment and operate hydraulic pressure controls to restore dimensions.
  • Masking materials and surface prep supplies — complete full vehicle masking and sanding sequences efficiently, meeting shop cycle-time targets before paint application.
  • Repaired vehicle inspection protocols — conduct post-repair visual and functional checks, verify dimensional accuracy, and assess paint appearance before returning vehicles to customers.
  • Test-drive procedures — drive repaired vehicles on local roads to confirm proper wheel alignment, steering response, and overall handling after structural or mechanical repairs.
  • Work order time estimates — manage personal task scheduling to complete assigned repairs within flat-rate time allowances, flagging delays to supervisors proactively.
  • Scheduling and shop software — enter job status updates, labor times, and parts usage into shop management or point-of-sale systems used by the collision center.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
87%
Placement Rate
Not reported