collision and Refinishing Technology
Program Information
If
you have an eye for detail, love working with your hands, and have
good math and science skills, consider a career in collision and refinishing technology.
Students will have the opportunity to develop entry level job skills
in the field working on vehicles. The NATEF curriculum, the industry
standard, is followed to teach and evaluate the skills in the area
of dent repair, paintless dent repair, welding, cutting, priming,
paint preparation, paint mixing, paint application, frame straightening,
estimating, and mechanical repairs, as well as fiberglass and plastic
repairs.
Career Opportunities
- Shop Owner
- Frame Repairer
- Instructor
- Detailer
- Paint Technician
- Paintless Dent Repair Technician
Wages
High School Diploma with Career Training: $7.50-&18.00/hr
College or Additional Technical Training: $22.00-$30.00/hr
Check out more wage and salary data at Salary.com
Educational Opportunities
- Wyoming Tech
- Universal Technical Institute
- Lincoln Tech
- Dupont Certification
- Job Placement
- Specialized Industry Training
First
Semester Activities
August-December 2010
- Please contact the teacher for more information.
Syllabus
Click here to download the syllabus for this program.
Year-Long Restoration: Currently, students are working on the ground-up restoration of a 1973 Chevy Nova, and a 1974 Chevy Camaro that is owned by the Area Career Center. This project is being completed as a joint effort from the weld shop, both engine and mechanic classes, and the auto body program. By the end of this school year the class is looking forward to revving the engine and racing the car. The Area Career Center has started a racing club this year. Watch for pictures to follow!
About the Teacher
Mr. Paul Uhrina
Phone: (219) 933-2428 x2044
E-mail: pjuhrina@hammond.k12.in.us
Upon graduating from Greer Technical Institute in August, 1975. Mr. Uhrina went to work as a combination body man and painter for a local dealership in the Chicagoland area. In 1985 Mr. Uhrina started teaching in East Chicago Schools. Mr. Uhrina is the owner and operator of Tef-it Acrylic Aircraft Sealants which specializes in coating aircraft with an acrylic sealant. Mr. Uhrina also has had five books published internationally on Collision and Refinishing.
About the Class
Collision
and Refinishing Technology is a two-year program that introduces students to entry-level
skills in every facet of Collision repair. These include: panel repair.
refinishing, basic welding, cutting, estimating, frame repair, detailing,
and paintless dent repair. After meeting all the safety requirements necessary
to work in the shop, the students will work at their own pace to ensure
basic skills are learned.