Auto Body Technology
The Auto Body Program will prepare students for employment in the automotive body repair field. It focuses on training in the repair and/or replacement of damaged metal and glass in vehicles. While learning these skills, students will get hands-on experience in straightening bent frames, removing dents, welding torn metal, replacing parts and refinishing.
Basic Refinishing:
Spray Guns & Spray Booth Maintenance
Compressors—Air Supply Equipment
Surface Preparations
Surface Refinishing
Paint Touch-ups
Paint Color Matching/Identification
Basic Metal Straightening/Fabrication:
Panel Replacement
Cutting Welding:
Oxy-acetylene Equipment Operation
Welding Procedures & Techniques
Welding Supplies & Materials
MIG Welding
Body Construction:
Tools & Equipment
Body Shop Safety & Customer Liability
Body on Frame Construction
Unibody Construction
Applied Body Repairs:
Auto Glass Replacement
Plastic & Fiberglass Repair
Shop Management:
Procurement of Supplies
Equipment & Tool Management
Damage Estimates
Employee & Work Scheduling
|
Internship Experiences...
Students can participate in an internship experience where they will apply their knowledge while working with professionals in authentic career settings. Students will have an opportunity to dialog with practitioners via guest presentations while developing professional insights and future educational plans.
Benefits...
- Articulation Agreements/College Credit
- Nashville Auto-Diesel College
- SUNY Alfred State
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Cayuga Online—Cayuga Community College
- Completed Career Portfolio
- Integrated Math Credit
Portfolio...
All second year students will complete a Career and Technical Education Portfolio that exhibits necessary elements for CTE Endorsement and demonstrates competencies in Auto Body Technology.
For more information, contact...
Your High School Guidance Office or the Guidance Office at BOCES.
|
Auto Body Technology could lead to careers in...
Auto Detailer
Auto Body Helper or Apprentice
Preparation Person—Painter’s Helper
Body Shop Estimator Trainee
Customer Service Representative
Careers with additional training and education...
Body Shop Supply Store
Shop Owner
Customer Service Representative
Estimator
Automobile Design Engineer
Automobile Insurance Company
Auto Body Computer Program Designer
Field Representative for Automotive Paint Company
Frame & Auto Body Specialist
Body Technician
Paint Technician
Claim Adjustor
|
Printer friendly Program Brochure | Printer friendly Program Information Flyer
| 
