Automotive Body

Program Description

The Auto Body program provides the following training and experience:

• Repair damaged vehicles (i.e. automobiles, light trucks and motorcycles)


• Examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs


• Remove, repair, and replace: automotive body panels, upholstery, trim and accessories


• Repair or replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment


• Remove and replace glass


• Diagnose frame and unibody damage and straighten bent frames or unibody structures


• Prepare panels and surfaces for painting using a variety of manual and power tools


• Paint prepared panels and surfaces


• Detail vehicles

Careers in the Auto Body Field

• Automotive Body and Related Repairers


• Automotive Specialty Technician


• Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers


• Painters, Transportation Equipment

Articulation Agreements

Students who meet all the requirements of the Tech Prep Program will receive credit and admission preference into these Post Secondary Programs:

• Allegany College of Maryland


• Penn College (an affiliate of Penn State University)


• Wyoming Tech

Certifications

Students in the Auto Body program are eligible for:

• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate


• Pennsylvania State Safety Inspection Examination


• S/P2 Safety Certification


• 3M Panel Bonding


• Martin-Senour Paint Preparation Technician


• Meguiar's Auto Detailing Certification