Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and refinish vehicle both before and after a collision.
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Coursework provides a strong foundation in structural and body damage analysis & estimating, damage repair both non-structural and structural in steel & aluminum. This program also includes the repair of plastics, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and use of adhesives for plastic & steel; welding with MIG & STRSW as well as plastic, and paint & refinishing techniques for solvent-borne & waterborne paints systems.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to take industry third-party credentialing which correspond with program & industry standards. Graduates will be prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the collision repair & refinishing industry.
Students completing the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology will have the opportunity to earn the following I-CAR certifications:
- I-CAR ProLevel 1 – Non-Structural Technician
- I-CAR ProLevel 1 – Refinish Technician
The I-CAR Professional Development Program (PDP) is an industry recognized program for training collision repair professionals in essential role-relevant knowledge and skills.
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate degrees. Degree-granting
institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College may be
directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commisision
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).