Auto Collision Course Info
Auto Collision Level I - Course #8676
Times Available: 7:25-9:00, 9:30-11:00
Auto Collision Level II - Course #8677
Times Available: 11:15-1:30(12:43 for Edison HS students)
Auto Collision Course Description
Students learn the skills needed to repair crashed and damaged automobile bodies to pre-accident condition. The state-of-the-art ADVANCED TECH curriculum used in this class was developed by industry leaders in Collision Repair Technology.
This course provides HANDS-ON training in the following areas:
- Body panel repair / replacement and MIG welding
- Plastic & composite body panel repair and replacement
- Unibody frame analysis and frame straightening
- Paint color matching, refinishing, automotive detailing and pinstriping
- damage estimating and appraisal
Collision repair technicians combine their technical knowledge with craft skills to become employable in the exciting world of collision repair technology.
Auto Collision Class Pictures
Craig Troup, Instructor
Craig Troup has been the Auto Collision Repair instructor since 2004. He is a professional collision repair technician/manager with over twenty years experience in the field. He came to the Academy after spending ten years at the area's number one Mercedes Benz dealership.
Craig.Troup@fcps.edu
Class Features
Unibody Frame Straitening Machine
Universal Measurement System
Cross-Draft Paint Spray Booth
MIG, Spot, and Gas Welder
Air-Powered Body Repair Tools
SATA-JET HVLP Spray Equipment
Air-Conditioned Classroom and Work lab
Potential Career Opportunities
Collision Repair Tech
Sales Representative
Paint Refinishing Tech
Parts Manager
Customizer/Fabricator
Body Shop Manager
Insurance Adjuster
Body Shop Owner
Mentor Firms
Dupont
3M Co.
State Farm Insurance
I-CAR Foundation
Keystone Automotive
Kline Collision
Wagonwork Body