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Automotive Collision Technology Technician
Program Details
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The mission of the Automotive Collision Technology Technician program is to prepare students for employment as a quality technician in the collision industry. Students will have the opportunity to earn certifications and designations from ASE and I-Car.
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Training includes refinishing skills; sheet metal repair skills, frame and unibody squaring and aligning, use of filters, paint systems and undercoats; related mechanical and welding skills, glass servicing and other repairs. The program at the OTC South Campus has been approved by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) and is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Standards of Quality (ASE). I-CAR has approved the South Campus as a Level II training site and I-Car certifications can be earned during the program.
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Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Automotive Collision Technology Technician program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five occupational completion points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language, math and reading.
T401300 OCP Postsecondary Program of Study 1400 Hrs ARR0140 A Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Helper/Assistant 150 ARR0141 B Automotive Collision Refinishing Technician 450 ARR0312 C Non-Structural Damage Repair Technician 300 ARR0022 D Damage Analysis and Estimating 75 ARR0112 E Automotive Collision Welding, Cutting and Joining 75 ARR0295 F Structural Damage Repair Technician 350
Dual Enrollment available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist. -
Near the completion of the program, students take these exams from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence:
- B2 – Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician
- B3 – Non-Structural Analysis and Repair
- B4 – Structural Analysis and Repair
- B5 – Electrical and Mechanical Components
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Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Supervision & Management for Industry AS degree – Up to 24 credits
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