NONCREDIT AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH REPAIR 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.

All Careers in NONCREDIT AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH REPAIR (4)

Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSome college, Certificate after high schoolDeclining76,650
Automotive Body and Related RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining51,680
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,590
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining47,260

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Analyze, diagnose, and exhibit safe and efficient methods for repairing and refinishing vehicles.
  2. Diagnose and demonstrate technical knowledge and critical thinking capabilities in the analysis of vehicle topcoats and material considerations pertaining to refinishing and collision damage related refinishing procedures.
  3. Exemplify professional behaviors and traits necessary to be successful in the Auto Collision Industry.
  4. Select and justify proper use of: personal protection equipment (PPE), and the storage and handling of materials associated within the Auto Collision Industry.