Auto Body Technology

The Automotive Body Repair program is designed to provide training in repairing damaged auto bodies and parts. This program is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and will prepare students to obtain individual certification. Students may choose to do general body and paint work and develop skills in many areas, or they may specialize in the areas in which they have the greatest ability and interest.

There are opportunities to learn many skills such as metal work, spray painting, welding, auto glass, and electrical systems. Automotive Body Repair is a self paced program. Job opportunities are great as an Automotive Body repairer. A graduate could perform custom car work, become an estimator, a salesperson, shop manager, or be a business owner.

Course Content

Orientation and Safety
G.M.A.W. (Mig) Welding
Hand Tools and Parts with Fasteners
Mechanical Components
Nonstructural Analysis & Damage Repair
Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
Adhesives and Plastics
Masking and Surfacing
Painting and Refinishing
Compounding
Remove and Replace Trim and Glass
Electrical Components

Award	Type	Approximate Hours
Structural/Nonstructural Repairer	Certificate	432
Painting and Refinishing	Certificate	864
Auto Body Repairer Technician	Diploma	1,728
Auto Painter	Diploma	1,728
Automotive Collision Technician	Diploma	2,160

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SOC Code: 49-3021.00

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Program Level: Diploma

Program Length: 2,160 clock hours (20 months) (76 weeks)

Tuition and fees for entire program: $4,960

Books and supplies for entire program: $825

Student Debt:

TTC-Morristown does not participate in a student loan program.

Median Debt for Program Graduates:

TTC-Morristown does not participate in a student loan program.

Program Success:

80% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2011-2012, completed it within 20 months.

Program Outcomes:

Job Placement Rate: 100%

Job placement rate as reported by: Council on Occupational Education Annual Report - 2012

Related Occupations:

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Painters, Transportation Equipment

Sorted in:

Full Time

Upcoming Dates

05/27/13 (All day)

Memorial Day
06/24/13 (All day) - 06/28/13 (All day)

Student Holiday
07/01/13 (All day) - 07/03/13 (All day)

Student Holiday

Programs

The TTC-M is accredited by the accrediting Commission of the Council of Occupational Education.

Gary Puckett / Executive Director Atlanta, Georgia 30346

Tennessee Technology Center at Morristown is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director, TTC-Morristown, 821 West Louise Avenue, Morristown, TN 37813-2094, (423) 586-5771, rhodge@ttcmorristown.edu. Additionally, the Tennessee Technology Center at Morristown's Title IX Coordinator, designated to monitor and oversee Title IX complaints, may be contacted at: Assistant Director, TTC-Morristown, 821 West Louise Avenue, Morristown, TN 37813-2094, (423) 586-5771, rhodge@ttcmorristown.edu, or via this webpage: Full Non-Discrimation Policy (link)