Career Major - Non-Structural Repair Technician
Non-Structural Repair Technician - Alva Campus
Students in the Non-Structural Repair Technician career major will learn skills in basic collision repair including damage analysis to determine necessary repair procedure. Students will cover the operation of tools and personal safety equipment maintenance. They will learn how to use metal straightening tools to repair minor dents and dings in sheet metal as well as metal shrinking and stretching techniques. Students will also learn the techniques for mixing and applying body filler, selecting the proper sandpaper and sanding equipment, techniques for properly sanding the cured body filler to original contour, and how to prepare the repair for primer. Also included is the removal and installation of handles, trim, moldings and locks. The hours completed in this major are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.
Career Major Length: 465 hours
SOC Code: 49.3021
You can access SOC occupation information at www.onetcodeconnector.org.
Courses |
Hours |
Introduction to Collision Repair Technology | 45 |
Automotive Glass Replacement | 60 |
Automotive Body Panel Adjustment and Alignment | 45 |
Auto Collision Plastic Component Repair and Replacement | 60 |
Auto Collision Trim and Hardware | 30 |
Auto Collision Mig (GMAW) Welding | 105 |
Auto Collision Non-Structural Metal Straightening/Repair | 90 |
Workforce Staging | 30 |
Campus Location: Alva
Financial Aid Eligible: No.
Who Can Enroll: High School Juniors and Seniors & Adults
Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Tuition and Materials Use Fees:
Full-time in-district adult tuition - $930
Full-time out-of-district adult - $1,860
Full-time materials use fees - $233
Salary Range: $16.06/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading, language and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
- Good health and physical condition
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Ability to think critically and logically
- Ability to organize one's work
- Sheet metal/welding, wood shop, industrial art and mechanical ability
- Ability to organize movements around and under automobiles
- Ability to mentally plan collision repair
- Ability to understand theory and technical information
- Ability to read and comprehend textbook and shop manual
- Ability to complete basic math problems
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand/work on your feet for extended periods of time
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Pathway: Automotive Collision Repair
Instructor:: Mr. Jeff Owen
Instructor Website: www.nwtech.edu/jowen/
Updated on 6/9/15