Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

The Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. Part of the autobody and collision repair field (CIP 47.0603), the program prepares students for careers restoring and repairing vehicle body structures, panels, and finishes in auto body shops and dealership service centers.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College also offers an Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology certificate, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, among other technical programs. Students in the autobody and collision repair program can expect training in panel repair and replacement, welding, surface preparation, painting and refinishing, and frame straightening using industry-standard equipment.