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Program Overview
The Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician program at Madison College is a two-year technical diploma designed to provide students with the skills necessary to enter the collision repair industry.
Emphasis is placed on returning damaged vehicles to previous condition with safe, manufacturer-specific repairs.
As a student in the Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician program, you will:
- Understand the basic theories and principles used in the collision repair industry.
- Learn about various materials and systems present 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.
- Assess collision damage and create repair estimates with computerized estimating software commonly used in collision repair shops.
- Evaluate structural damage using laser measuring system.
- Repair structural damage using Chief Fuzion Straightening Solutions.
- Practice structural welding and frame sectioning.
- Perform plastic repairs on various types of automotive plastics.
- Learn concepts and processes related to automotive custom painting and airbrushing.
- Create a work portfolio to present to potential employers.
Program Details
Students must start classes in the fall semester.
Students in the Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician must attend full time.
Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Careers
Earning your two-year technical diploma in the Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician program at Madison College prepares you for valuable work as:
- Auto Body Technician
- Frame and Alignment Specialist
- Unibody Repair Specialist
- Painting Technician
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Insurance Adjuster and Appraiser
- Equipment and Supplies Specialist
- Foreman/Manager/Shop Owner
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
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This program has a limited number of seats available. We encourage early applications to secure your spot, but the program has not historically reached full capacity. It shares this capacity with other programs that have similar curriculum.
Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Fall 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the program.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
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