Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

The Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician certificate program at Ivy Tech Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Indianapolis, Indiana. The program falls within the vehicle maintenance and repair field (CIP 47.0603) and trains students in the techniques used to repair and restore vehicle body structures and surfaces damaged through collision, including metal work, painting, and refinishing.

Ivy Tech Community College also offers programs in related technical areas, including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Ironworking/Ironworker, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Students in the autobody program can expect hands-on training in frame straightening, panel replacement, welding, surface preparation, and automotive paint application, preparing them for technician roles at body shops and dealerships.