Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician

Technical Diploma

Program Number: 314051

Credits: 30

Area of Study: Transportation

Delivery Method:
100% In Person*

Financial Aid Available

Estimated Program Cost:

Tuition - $4,230.00
Materials/Supplemental Costs
-
$3,074.50
Other Costs
-
$0.00
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Total Estimated Program Costs*:
$7,304.50
Overview

Overview

Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician is a one-year program at Madison College designed to provide students with skills necessary to enter the metal finishing and automotive refinishing/painting areas of the auto body and light truck trade. Students may also choose to go on to receive MATC's Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician two-year technical diploma.

As a student in the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician Program, you will:

  • Learn the basic theories and principles used in the collision repair industry.
  • Work with various materials and systems on late-model vehicles and the proper collision repair considerations for each.
  • Exercise methods for diagnosing and resolving common collision repair issues.
  • Work to develop hands-on job skills such as metal inert gas (MIG) welding, panel replacement, metal forming, sheet metal alignment and finishing, and automotive refinishing/painting.

Program Details

Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program offerings begin in the fall semester of each academic year.

Students in the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish program must attend full time.

Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician Program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

  • Madison - Truax

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Admission

Admission

To Apply

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210  

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

  • Progress toward your specific requirements
  • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

Outcomes

MATC Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program graduates are prepared with the following skills:  

Safety

  • Use safe technique and personal protection in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Problem Solving

  • Apply logic and math to troubleshoot and solve auto body repair problems.

Communication

  • Communicate effectively both in oral and written format with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

Work Ethics/Employability

  • Demonstrate work ethics and professionalism by displaying initiative, positive attitude, flexibility, honesty, efficiency, and ability to work with all members of the team.

Technical Skills

  • Repair or replace sheet metal and/or plastic body panels.
  • Refinish vehicle to pre-accident condition.

 

Careers

Careers

Earning your one-year technical diploma in the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program at Madison College prepares you for valuable work as a/an:  

  • Auto Body Disassembler/Assistant
  • Paint Prep Tech
  • Detailer

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

  • UniBody Repair Specialist
  • Manager/Shop Owner
  • Insurance Adjuster and Appraiser
  • Equipment and Supplies Specialist
  • Frame and Alignment Specialist

Individuals choosing to enter professions in areas other than collision repair will also benefit from skills learned in the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician Program; related careers could include, but are not limited to:

  • Insurance adjusting
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Auto glass installation
  • Industrial painting

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  • Graduate Summary
    Graduate Report Summary Overview

    		201820192020
    Number of Program Graduates3322
    Number of Surveys Sent3322
    Number of Surveys Returned235
    Percent of Surveys Returned66.7%100.0%22.7%
    Available for Employment124
    Percent Available for Employment100.0%100.0%80.0%
    Not in Labor Market110
    Percent Not in Labor Market100.0%50.0%0.0%
    Available for Employment

    		201820192020
    Graduates Employed124
    Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%100.0%100.0%
    Employed in Related Occupation113
    Percent Employed in Related Occupation100.0%50.0%75.0%
    Employed in Unrelated Occupation000
    Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%0.0%0.0%
    Employed - No Response011
    Percent Employed - No Response0.0%50.0%25.0%
    Seeking Employment000
    Percent Seeking Employment0.0%0.0%0.0%
    Reaction To Training at Madison College

    		201820192020
    Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)443.2
    Number of Satisfaction Responses125
    Very Satisfied (4)122
    Percent Very Satisfied100.0%100.0%40.0%
    Satisfied (3)002
    Percent Satisfied0.0%0.0%40.0%
    Unsatisfied (2)001
    Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%20.0%
    Very Unsatisfed (1)000
    Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%0.0%
    Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

    		201820192020
    Number of Primary Reason Responses235
    Preparation for Getting a Job002
    Percent Preparation for Getting a Job0.0%0.0%40.0%
    Career Change002
    Percent Career Change0.0%0.0%40.0%
    Improvement of Existing Skills010
    Percent Improvement of Existing Skills0.0%33.3%0.0%
    Preparation for Further Education110
    Percent Preparation for Further Education50.0%33.3%0.0%
    Personal Interest111
    Percent Personal Interest50.0%33.3%20.0%
    Other000
    Percent Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
    When Employment was Obtained

    		201820192020
    Number of When Employment Obtained Responses013
    Before Enrollment000
    Percent Before Enrollment0.0%0.0%
    While Attending the College013
    Percent While Attending the College100.0%100.0%
    After Training at the College000
    Percent After Training at the College0.0%0.0%
    Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

    		201820192020
    Number of Employment Location Responses125
    In College District024
    Percent In College District0.0%100.0%80.0%
    In Wisconsin, Not in District100
    Percent of In Wisconsin100.0%0.0%0.0%
    Outside of Wisconsin000
    Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
    Employer Location Unknown001
    Percent Location Unknown0.0%0.0%20.0%
    Salary Trend
    Salary Trend201820192020
    Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count111
    Average Monthly Wage$4,043$3,096$2,580
    Average Hourly Wage$23.51$18.00$15.00
    Average Work Hours per Week45.045.040.0
    Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count2
    Average Hourly Wage$13.75
    Average Work Hours per Week27.5
  • Graduate Employers
    Graduate Employers for academic year: 2019
    Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions
    Zimbrick Inc Painter/Prep

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    ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

    *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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