Autobody Repair & Refinishing

This program prepares students for a career in automotive collision repair. Students will learn and practice skills in a state-of-the-art facility. The training covers areas such as structural analysis and damage repair, plastics and adhesives, and refinishing.

Program Map: Guide to program costs, careers, and classes.

Enrollment Point: Fall, Spring (or with instructor permission)

Certificate of Completion

4 Quarters

72 Credits

Associate of Applied Science

5 quarters

92 credits

AAS - Transfer

N/A

Bachelor of Applied Science

N/A

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Median Salary

$57,000

Projected Growth

Annual Job Openings

3,560

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Tuition

At Renton Technical College, tuition is affordable and competitive.

Financial Aid

Federal aid is available for most students to help pay for school. Fill out your FAFSA now to get started.

Scholarships

The RTC Foundation offers scholarships to help pay the costs of attending school.

All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Please see the online class schedule for day & time information.

Shawn Ervin

Entry Requirements

Admission Recommendations

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude and good eye-to-hand coordination.
Counselor and instructor interview.
High school level classes in power mechanics or auto mechanics.
Valid Washington driver's license.

Course Information

Requirements for Certificate:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COL 101	College Success	2
ABDY 100	Introduction to Collision Repair	2
ABDY 101	Estimating I	1
ABDY 102	Surface Preparation and Masking	5
ABDY 105	Paint Application I	5
ABDY 111	HAZMAT, Personal Safety, and Refinish Safety	3
ABDY 112	Welding for Autobody Repair	6
ABDY 114	Autobody Construction I	9
ABDY 116	Autobody Plastics Repair and Refinishing	5
ABDY 123	Straightening Metal	5
ABDY 128	Autobody Structure and Mechanics	7
ABDY 129	Communication for Autobody Repair	1
ABDY 232	Impact Analysis and Repair	2
ABDY 234	Autobody Construction II	2
ABDY 235	Door and Quarter Panel Replacement	8
ABDY 243	Auto Detail	3
ABDY 250	Collision Related Mechanical Repair	3
ABDY 280	Human Relations and Shop Safety for Autobody Repair	1
AMATH 160J	Math for Autobody Repair	1
INDS 101	First Aid/CPR & AED	1
	Total	72

Requirements for AAS Degree:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Certificate of Completion	72
AMATH 175	Financial Math or
AMATH 190	Financial Algebra or
MATH& 107	Math in Society or
MATH& 146	Introduction to Statistics	5
CMST& 101	Introduction to Communication	5
COMP 100	Applied Composition or
ENGL& 101	English Composition	5
PSYC& 100	General Psychology	5
	Total	92

Program Outcomes

Use safe practices in context of a body repair facility.
Perform structural straightening, panel repairs, and sheet metal welding as per OEM specifications.
Perform painting and refinishing processes that meet OEM specifications.
Research and gather information necessary to perform body and paint repairs in a variety of vehicles.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior within a commercial body shop environment.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form within a diverse team in a commercial body shop.