Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician is a certificate program (one to two years) at Southwestern Community College, a public institution in Creston, IA. This program is part of the vehicle maintenance and repair technology field (CIP 47.0603) and trains students in the techniques used to repair vehicle bodies, frames, and finishes following collision damage.

Southwestern Community College also offers certificate programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter (at two certificate levels), Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students in this autobody program can expect training in frame straightening, panel replacement, welding, surface refinishing, and the use of computerized estimating software common in the collision repair industry.