Edison
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
Tom Carroll, Instructor
Tom comes to the Academy with a wealth of industry experience. He worked as an Automotive Painter for eight years and as a Collision Repair Technician for twenty years. He then went on to teach Collision Repair and Refinishing in St. Mary's County for two and a half years. Tom has previously taught Automotive Collision Services at the Marshall Academy and the Edison Academy. Mr. Carroll is ASE certified and I-CAR trained.
Thomas.Carroll@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
Donate your used vehicle to the Edison Academy!
Edison Academy accepts late model vehicles for both instructional purposes and for the Student Auto Sales (SAS) program. Student Auto Sales, sponsored by the Foundation for Applied Technical Education (FATE), refurbishes used vehicles for sale to the public. Proceeds benefit student competitions, scholarships, and the Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision Services programs.
Requirements for vehicle donations:
Most recent title and keys must be provided
Vehicle must be delivered to the Edison Academy
Drop offs not permitted
Student Auto Sales Contact Information:
***Please contact instructors to set up an appointment for donations!
John Bogan: Automotive Technology Instructor
John.Bogan@fcps.edu
Tom Carroll: Automotive Collision Services Instructor
Thomas.Carroll@fcps.edu