Program Description
The Painting and Refinishing Specialist certificate is intended to produce graduates who are prepared as Paint and Refinishing Specialist. Program graduates will be competent in the following occupational areas of autobody: sand, prime, and paint preparation, special refinishing application, urethane enamels application, tint and match colors, and detailing.

Program Length
A minimum of 24 credit hours is required for graduation.
A full time student should expect to complete requirements in 2-3 quarters.  

Salary Range
$8-12 per hour

Career Opportunities
The Automotive Collision and Repair programs prepare the graduate to work in areas such as automotive repair shops or motor vehicle dealers as well as for wholesalers of motor vehicles, parts, and supplies. Some graduates may choose to operate their own automotive body shop repair business. Other options may include insurance adjusting and estimators.

Career Traits/Requirements
The student should have good mathematics and reading skills as well as computer skills based on the need to be able to follow instructions and diagrams in print and computer based manuals.

Program Courses