Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician is a two-to-four-year certificate program at Wilkes Community College, a public institution in Wilkesboro, NC. The program falls within the mechanic and repair technologies field (CIP 47.0603) and trains students in the techniques and tools used to repair vehicle bodies, frames, and finishes following collision damage, including welding, painting, and panel straightening.

Wilkes Community College also offers programs in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Autobody and collision repair students can expect hands-on shop training in damage assessment, frame alignment, surface preparation, and refinishing techniques, preparing them for employment in auto body shops and dealership service departments.