Collision Repair Technician

The Certificate of Competency (CCT) of Collision Repair Technician gives students the knowledge and hands-on experience to start a career in the automotive collision repair industry. Learn about metal and plastic repair, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), metal inert gas (MIG) welding, vehicle disassembly/reassembly, estimate reading, coolant removal/replacement, and air conditioning (A/C) discharge/recharge and industry terminology.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Academic Plan Code
1606
Total Clock Hours Required
624
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027

National certifications are obtained through the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) for the following: Non-Structural Technician ProLevel 1, Refinish Technician ProLevel 1.

What You'll Learn
  1. Practice personal and workplace safety standards.
  2. Use, maintain, and store tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards for the automotive industry.
  3. Create a repair plan that includes the analysis of the damage, needed tools, chemicals, additives, time, cost, and parts to complete a collision and refinish repair job.
  4. Produce a damage repair independently.
  5. Produce refinishing work independently.
  6. Recognize efficient and quality work according to industry standards.
  7. Demonstrate industry professionalism and a commitment to professional development such as I-CAR, NATEF, or ASE certifications.
  8. Communicate effectively by collaborating with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
  9. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and workplace practices.
Admission criteria

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers
$49,800
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
$41,160

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
  • The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.

Courses Sequence

Block 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Clock Hours
ABO103 Introduction to Auto Body Repair 156
ABO104 Introduction to Automotive Refinishing 156

Block 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Clock Hours
ABO203 Advanced Automotive Body Repair 156
ABO204 Advanced Refinishing Fundamentals 156
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://gatewaycc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/1606-GWC03
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Collision Repair Technician (Day)