Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Northland Community and Technical College, a public institution in Thief River Falls, MN, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. This program is part of the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field (CIP 47.0603) and provides students with practical training in collision repair, refinishing, and structural vehicle restoration.

Related programs at the college include Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Carpentry, Plumbing Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology. Students in this autobody certificate can expect hands-on instruction in sheet metal repair, frame straightening, surface preparation, paint application, and industry estimating practices applicable to collision repair shops and automotive service facilities.