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Career Area: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 32-405-1
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Technician in safety suit painting a car door

Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician (Two-year) Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Auto Body Technician
Paint Preparation Technician
Technical Assistant
Collision Technician/Painter

Average Median Wage

$41597

Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician (Two-year) Programs

The two-year Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program is designed to provide students with skills necessary to enter or advance in the collision-repair industry. Training includes structural damage alignment, repairing and replacing sheet metal panels, welding, plastic repair, and refinishing vehicles to original color match with emphasis on paint mixing, tinting and blending. Considerable time is spent developing hands-on skills that are used on the job. Skills learned in this program are also valuable to individuals choosing to enter professions other than auto body/paint technician.

Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician (Two-year) Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Fox Valley Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician (Two-year) at Fox Valley
Madison College Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician (Two-year) at Madison College

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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