Degree Outcomes

• Use body shop hand tools, common hand tools, and power tools.

• Explain vehicle structure and construction.

• Perform a collision damage analysis.

• Perform structural and non structural repairs.

• Establish corrosion protection.

• Remove and install movable and stationary glass.

• Measure structural damage and how to use various types of pulling equipment to repair the damage.

• Operate paint spray equipment.

• Mix and apply automotive finishes incorporating waterborne paint products.

• Perform wheel alignment using electronic alignment equipment.

• Perform welding procedures and use equipment, GMAW & RSTSW to I-CAR standards.

• Demonstrate plastic repairs using modern adhesives.

• Demonstrate skills in estimating vehicle damage.

• Demonstrate safe practices in the auto body lab.

• Demonstrate proficiency with the NATEF competencies in each of the four areas: electrical, structural, non-structural, and refinishing.