Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

The Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician certificate program at Bates Technical College is a 2- to 4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Tacoma, WA. Within the autobody and collision repair field (CIP 47.0603), the program trains students in the skills needed to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition, including body straightening, refinishing, and structural repair techniques.

Bates Technical College offers additional programs such as Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Barbering/Barber certificates. Students in this program can expect hands-on training in panel replacement, welding for auto body, paint mixing and application, and estimating damage using industry-standard methods.