Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician is a certificate program (1 to 2 years) offered at Iowa Central Community College, a public institution located in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The program trains students in the repair and refinishing of damaged vehicle bodies, including metal work, painting, and structural repair techniques.

This program falls under CIP code 47.0603, within the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field. Iowa Central Community College also offers programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Electrician, and Carpentry/Carpenter at the certificate level. Students can expect hands-on training in panel repair, frame straightening, surface preparation, and automotive painting, preparing them for entry-level positions in collision repair shops.