Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Southern Missouri Technical Institute, a public school located in West Plains, MO, 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 prepares students for entry-level work repairing and restoring damaged vehicles in auto body and collision repair shops.

Southern Missouri Technical Institute also offers certificate programs in Welding Technology, Surgical Technology, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Students in the Autobody/Collision and Repair program can expect hands-on training in dent repair, panel replacement, refinishing, frame straightening, and estimating repair costs.