Auto Body Repair Technology |
 Auto Body Repair keeps pace with the fast-moving auto body/collision repair industry and covers all aspects of body repair and refinishing with an emphasis on the most up-to-date methods. WWCC uses the I-CAR curriculum and is nationally certified by NATEF/ASE in five areas of instruction. The Auto Body program is designed to provide students with hands-on, work based learning. To facilitate this, the college acquires late model, damaged vehicles, providing a platform on which student may learn and develop skills. The Auto Body curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members. |
| The mission of the Auto Body Repair Technology program is to provide high quality technical instruction in all aspects of body repair and painting with emphasis on the most current technologies and methods. This is accomplished through the provision of instruction in a simulated actual body shop environment and industry experienced instructors.
Goals:
- Complete NATEF self-assessment and on-site program review.
- Qualify for NATEF program certification in all five collision repair and refinish areas.
- Update Autobody Repair Technology program curriculum in accordance with industry skill standards.
- Enhance student quality and quantity.
- Enhance student retention and completion rates.
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| Students may earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Auto Body Repair Technology, upon completion of a two-year program of study. An Auto Body Repair Certificate, is available upon completion of the first year of study in the program. |
| It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement and paying a priority list fee to determine specific quarter start in the program. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter, however, due to course sequencing it is recommended to begin in the fall. A placement test and mechanical reasoning test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. |
| Walla Walla Community College is nationally certified by ASE in all five areas of instruction, as well as supporting classes. WWCC is the only collision repair program in the state of Washington to have this certification. |
Auto Body Repair Technician
Custom Painter
Motor Pool Maintainer
Automobile Manufacturer
Shop Supervisor
Body Shop Owner
Insurance Appraiser
Auto Detailer
Auto Body Supply Representative
Paint and Equipment Manufacturer Representative
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| For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp. |
