Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician is a one- to two-year certificate program at Coastal Carolina Community College, a public institution in Jacksonville, NC. The program trains students in vehicle body repair, refinishing, and collision damage assessment for careers in automotive repair shops and dealerships.

In the autobody and collision repair field (CIP 47.0603), students typically learn frame straightening, welding, surface preparation, and paint application techniques. Coastal Carolina Community College also offers related programs including Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Architectural Engineering Technologies, and Culinary Arts at both certificate levels.