IN A NUTSHELL
The Collision Repair program prepares students for careers as body techs, paint techs, or insurance assessors and bidders. Courses provide instruction in the fundamentals of repairing vehicles damaged in a collision. Curriculum is aligned with the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR). Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible for I-CAR ProLevel testing through I-CAR’s Professional Development Program.
Safety
Students will learn and practice safety in the shop, understanding the safety hazards of shop equipment and tools. They will also learn to practice safety with hazardous waste materials and pollutants.
Estimating
Visual damage analysis and computerized estimating is a must in the collision repair industry. Students will learn to visually, verbally, and mechanically determine vehicle damage and repairability.
Substrate Preparation
Our collision program will study in-depth surface preparation, including substrate surfaces and mechanical and chemical adhesion.
Refinishing
Refinishing is a very important part of our curriculum from surface preparation, masking, to water-based and solvent-based painting. Students will have a full understanding of how to mix paint using the computerized mixing software, spraying panels using cutting edge technology, tools and equipment.
Panel Repair
Students will learn the skills and techniques of plastic, steel and aluminum welding and dent repair, using industry correct equipment, tools, and materials to accomplish a proper end result.
Final Competency
Students will develop a full understanding of and a hands-on skill to use the various state-of-the-art industry repair methods using the I-Car industry training curriculum. Technicians will find their niche within the industry, whether it be in estimating, non-structural or structural repair, automotive detailing, or refinishing.
Is the Collision Repair Program Right For You?
This Program Is for Students Who
Have a passion and enthusiasm for learning about the automotive industry and vehicle reclamation.
Are eager to find their niche within the car collision industry – whether that’s estimating, non-structural / structural repair, automotive detailing, or refinishing.
Aren’t afraid of putting in some elbow grease to get the job done well.
Students Love This Program Because
They can take something that’s broken and bring it back into full working order.
They participate in hands-on learning opportunities and build confidence in their abilities to be successful in the collision repair industry.
They graduate with in-depth knowledge of complicated procedures like surface preparation, computerized paint mixing procedures, use of cutting edge technology for collision repair, and more.
Your Post-College Career in Collision Repair
Common Careers of Our Graduates
- The average Automotive Body & Related Repairer makes $48,630 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $72,270 per year. *
- The average Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage makes $86,820 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $112,660 per year. *
- The average Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender makes $40,980 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $56,920 per year. *
Your Education By the Numbers
The Cost of Your Education
- This program costs = $5,565
- This program takes = 51 weeks
The ROI on your Education
- You’ll earn as much as your school costs in the two months of your career
- 91% of our Dixie Tech Collision Repair program completers obtain employment in their field of study
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CAMPUS
What to Expect
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meet
THE CREW
ANDY MORGAN
Andy Morgan has worked in collision repair since 1979. He earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Collision Repair and is ASE Master Certified. He is also I-CAR instructor certified. Andy’s career has taken him from industry to teaching with over 25 years of teaching the next generations his craft. “I love to see the light come on when students finally ‘get it’…when they put enough study and effort in, and all of the sudden you see the confidence come. That’s my payday!”
JEFF TEEPLES
Jeff has worked in the collision repair industry for over 30 years. He brings experience in vehicle restorations, bodywork, painting, estimating, and management. After 13 years managing a dealership’s body shop, Jeff began his teaching career at Snow College while owning and operating his own shop in Richfield, Utah. Jeff works to stay current and certified in the industry using I-CAR, ASE, PPG, and Axalta. Jeff joined the Dixie Tech faculty in 2018 and has enjoyed his time teaching. “I know this Industry inside out, and I love sharing my knowledge to the up and coming generation.”
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