Collision Repair Technology
Overview
Our Collision Repair Technology program will provide you with the specialized skills you’ll need for entry-level jobs in the collision repair and refinishing trade. You will receive the best training and instruction in repair and refinish work, beginning with basic applications and progressing to heavy collision repairs requiring major body and frame alignment and panel replacement. This includes areas of specialty training, which we’ve listed below.
The education and experience you’ll gain from the program will serve you the rest of your career. It also satisfies many of the requirements necessary for a Career Certificate or graduation from Hinds Community College with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
- Glass Replacement
- Welding
- Replacement of Hardware and Trim Items
- Cosmetic Repair
- Structural Repair
- Roof and Fiberglass Repair
- Vehicle Painting
- Shop Management Techniques
- Collision Analysis and Estimation
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60–62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Utica
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 60–62 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I | 6 |
| Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II | 3 |
| Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I | 3 |
| Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II | 6 |
| Refinishing I | 3 |
| Refinishing II | 3 |
| Mechanical and Electrical Components I | 3 |
| Mechanical and Electrical Components II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III | 3 |
| Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III | 3 |
| Refinishing III | 6 |
| Approved Technical Electives | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).