Auto Body Collision Technology

Category: Transportation

Program Description

Auto body repair and refinishing technicians are skilled professionals who diagnose and repair vehicles damaged as a result of collisions, corrosion and wear. At Hennepin Technical College, you'll learn about Auto Body Collision Technology from instructors who have real-world experience meeting industry standards. With a combination of classroom education and hands-on training repairing cars, you'll be prepared to work in auto body repair shops and dealerships. You'll know how to estimate auto repair work on damaged vehicles. You'll learn to use power and hand tools to repair or replace body parts, and you'll complete painting work using cutting edge technology. For skills and confidence as an auto body technician, count on Hennepin Tech training.

Program Information

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Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day
Semester: Fall or Spring
Campus: Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

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Tools Required

A tool list will be provided on the first day of class and instructors will work with students to help them create an individualized tool purchasing plan. Various suppliers provide tools at a discounted price to students enrolled in the program and range between $500 - $5000.

Accreditation and Affiliations

Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2003, HTC became a member of the HLC Academic Quality Improvement Program.

ASE education foundation
I-CAR
AASP
Sherwin Williams

Articulations

An articulation agreement between HTC and Minnesota State University Moorhead will facilitate credit transfer of HTC’s Auto Body Technician A.A.S. degree or diploma toward an Operations Management B.S. degree at Moorhead.

Industry Partners

HTC has a respected advisory committee comprised of individuals involved with and working in the collision repair industry. Their input keeps the program up-to-date on the latest trends and technology so HTC graduates have the skills employers require.

Awards & Certifications

Auto Body Technician (A.A.S.) Fall Start | Semester Sequence
Auto Body Technician (A.A.S.) Spring Start | Semester Sequence
Auto Body Technician (Diploma) Fall Start | Semester Sequence
Auto Body Technician (Diploma) Spring Start | Semester Sequence
Custom Fabrication and Finishing (Occupational Cert.)
Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant (Occupational Cert.)*
Refinishing Technician Assistant (Occupational Cert.)*
Structural Repair Technician Assistant (Advanced Technical Cert.)*

*Certificates that are less than 16 credits are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.