Auto Collision Repair and Painting

Associate in Science and Certificates of Achievement and Accomplishment

The Automotive Collision Repair and Painting program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in safety practices, vehicle construction, welding, collision analysis, manual and mechanical metal finishing techniques, structural repairs, vehicle alignment, surface preparation, painting finishing, and the use of collision repair equipment.

Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair (I-CAR) standards. Students completing the program may expect to enter the industry as assistant automotive collision repair technicians or automotive painters.

Contact
Patricia Fairchild
(310) 660-3593 x5996
pfairchild@elcamino.edu

ESTIMATED ANNUAL EARNINGS (2024)
Average: $60,260/year

Top 10%: $77,740/year or more

Data source: O*Net Online for Los Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim