Automotive Collision Technology Technician

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Refinish Technician, Insurance Damage Estimator, Custom Restoration Specialist, Paintless Dent Repair Technician

CAREER PATHWAYSI-CAR and ASE Certifications, Advance to Lead Technician or Shop Foreman, Open Your Own Collision Repair Business, Specialize in Classic Car Restoration or Custom Builds

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND STATE CREDENTIALS
ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician: Painting and Refinishing (B2), ASE - Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B3), ASE - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B4), ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician: Mechanical and Electrical Components (B5), ASE - Damage Analysis and Estimating (B6)

PROGRAM LENGTH: 1400 Hours

NEXT START DATES: August 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026
(dates subject to change)
*Does not apply to Career Dual Enrollment

Program Overview
Program Structure and Courses

Program Overview

If you’ve ever been fascinated by the transformation of a damaged car into a flawless masterpiece, the Automotive Collision Technology Technician program can put you in the driver’s seat of that process. You’ll learn structural analysis, panel repair, frame alignment, welding, refinishing, and paint matching using the latest industry tools and equipment. Safety procedures, environmental regulations, and customer service skills are built into the curriculum to prepare you for the realities of working in collision repair. This program blends classroom learning with hands-on shop experience so you graduate with the confidence to repair and restore all makes and models.

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Program Structure and Courses

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of six occupational completion points.

NOTE: It is recommended that students complete OCP-A (Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Helper/Assistant) and/or demonstrate mastery of the outcomes in OCP-A (Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Helper/Assistant) prior to enrolling in additional Automotive Collision Technology Technician courses. The sequence of OCP’s, after completing and/or demonstrating mastery of OCP-A (Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Helper/Assistant), is at the discretion of the instructor.

Benchmarks identified with a designation of HP-I and HP-G are ASE tasks.

When offered at the postsecondary level, this program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3) (b), F.S.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

Course#	OCP	Course Name	Hours
ARR0140	A	Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Helper/Assistant	150
ARR0141	B	Automotive Collision Refinishing Technician	450
ARR0312	C	Non-Structural Damage Repair Technician	300
ARR0022	D	Damage Analysis and Estimating	75
ARR0112	E	Automotive Collision Welding, Cutting and Joining	75
ARR0295	F	Structural Damage Repair Technician	350

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