AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN
Certificate of Achievement
Students enrolled in these courses have the opportunity to expand their knowledge relative to auto body technology and develop entry level skills required for employment in the automotive collision and repair service industry.— Show Full Program Details
AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 36,390
- High salary: 87,040
- Average salary: 51680
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 35,080
- High salary: 67,480
- Average salary: 47260
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
High school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 35,480
- High salary: 72,800
- Average salary: 47590
All Careers in AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN (4)
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | Some college, Certificate after high school | Declining | 76,650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Declining | 51,680 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GED | Declining | 47,590 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | High school diploma/GED | Declining | 47,260 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Analyze, diagnose, and exhibit safe and efficient methods for repairing and refinishing vehicle collision damage.
- Diagnose and demonstrate technical knowledge and critical thinking capabilities in the analysis of vehicle construction and material considerations pertaining to collision damage.
- Exemplify professional behaviors and traits necessary to be successful in the Auto Collision Industry.
- Select and justify proper use of: personal protection equipment (PPE), and the storage and handling of materials associated within the Auto Collision Industry.