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Auto Body/Collision Repair

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Auto Body/Collision Repair Short Certificate is a 25-credit-hour program providing foundational skills in collision repair including non-structural repair, panel replacement, surface preparation, paint preparation and equipment, safety and environmental practices, automotive glass and trim, cutting and welding, and automotive structural analysis. Prepares students for entry-level positions in auto body and collision repair shops.

Credits

25 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-3021.00

Skills

SpeakingRepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementInstallationEquipment Selection

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

VisualizationManual DexterityOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionOral ExpressionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthDeductive Reasoning

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

Technology

Accounting softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwarePoint of sale POS softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareOperating system softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP 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 holders

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Hand tools and power sanders — follow step-by-step instructions to file, grind, and smooth filled body surfaces under direct supervisor guidance in a production shop.
  • Dent removal hammers and dolly blocks — position and use under supervision to beat out minor dents from vehicle body panels on a shop floor.
  • Masking tape and protective paper — apply to bumpers, windows, and trim to shield them from paint overspray following demonstrated shop procedures.
  • Sandpaper and orbital sanders — sand body areas designated for painting according to supervisor directions in a collision repair bay.
  • Primer and paint spraygun — apply primer coat to small repaired surface sections under close technician oversight in a paint booth.
  • Supervisor work orders — read and follow written and verbal instructions identifying which vehicle parts to restore or replace within a given time estimate.
  • Basic hand wrenches — assist in fitting replacement panels into position under direct guidance from a lead technician on the shop floor.
  • Visual inspection checklists — identify obvious surface defects or incomplete repairs on finished vehicles by comparing work against shop quality standards.
  • Shop safety protocols — recognize and follow established hazard-control procedures, including PPE use, when working with grinding, welding, and paint equipment.
  • Inventory and parts records — locate and retrieve specified replacement parts from shop stock using basic organizational systems under direction.

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
80%
Placement Rate
Not reported