Collision Repair Technology

Career Opportunities

Collision Repair workers repair and refinish damaged vehicles. They may be employed as estimators, shop managers, prep persons, refinisher, panel straighteners, panel and trim replacers, frame straighteners, and glass replacers. Estimators and managers are responsible for estimating repair costs, using salesmanship in getting work, and keeping up production schedules. They also check on quality control. Prep persons sand, mask, and prepare surfaces for topcoat application by the refinisher. Straightening of panels, unibodies, and frame areas is performed by skilled collision repair persons. Glass replacement is performed by glass specialists or ï¿½combinationï¿½ collision repairers.

Programs
Four options are available: a One-Year Certificate, a diploma, the Associate in Applied Science, and the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management. See graduation requirements in the catalog for further definitions.

Advisory Committee
Lee Bellows, Christensen Inc.
Steve Whitlock, Whitlock Auto Body
Dave Adams, David Adams Classic Auto Repair
Dale Peterson, Dale Peterson Body Shop
Clay Atkinson, State Farm Insurance
Pat Griffiths, PPG Training Center.

For more information, contact
Katreena Davis
CRT Academic Advisor
Phone: (801) 863-8349
Office: AT-306
Mailcode: 113
E-Mail: daviska@uvsc.edu