Services Cluster
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
About This Program
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing has a curriculum based on Massachusetts Vocational Technical Education Frameworks and hands-on experience working on a wide range of vehicles. Using the latest technology in damage assessment, materials, and electronics, students learn techniques to repair vehicles with collision or cosmetic damage. Students gain experience in all areas, including welding, metal straightening, frame repair, refinishing, plastic repair, computerized paint-mixing, mechanical system repairs, electrical repairs, and damage estimating for insurance requirements. See below for full course descriptions.
Career Paths
- Non-Structural Technician
- Structural Frame Technician
- Refinishing Technician
- Aluminum Structural Technician
- Electrical/Mechanical Technician
- Auto Damage Appraiser
- Auto Glass Technician
- Auto Restoration Technician
- Auto Body Supply Sales
Industry Partnerships
- I-CAR
- Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
- Collision Repair Education Foundation
- SkillsUSA
Certifications
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
- I-CAR Non-Structural Pro-Level 1
- I-CAR Refinishing Pro-Level 1
- SP2 Collision Safety Certification
- SP2 Collision Pollution Precaution
- I-CAR Intro to Collision Repair Series
Articulation Agreements
- Universal Technical Institute
- North Shore Community College
Advisory Committee Members
- Ashley Bourgeois, Kemperle INC.
- Brian Cotting, Mike’s Auto Body
- Joseph Curtin, Kemperle, Inc.
- Thomas Duda
- Brian Freedman
- Michael Levy, Don Kennett Auto Body Supplies
- Andrew Olsson
- Doug SantaCruz, Anderson Street Autobody
- Rod Schneider, Schneider Bros. Autobody
- Gary Shanbar, PT6 Auto Body Shop
- Paul Tuscano, Auto Body Buiders
- Adam Zeraschi
- Robert Zeraschi
Meeting Documents
- Auto Collision Fall 2017 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Auto Collision Fall 2018 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Auto Collision Fall 2019 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Auto Collision Fall 2022 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Auto Collision Spring 2018 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Auto Collision Spring 2019 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Auto Collision Spring 2021 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Auto Collision Spring 2022 PAC Meeting Minutes
Student Outcomes
Rene Dubon, Class of 2016
Where are they now? Kemperle Autobody Supply
What is their job title? Paint Mixer
“I believe in ‘The best or nothing at all,’ as said by Gottlier Daimler.”
Meet the Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Teachers
Mr. Ronald Trottier
Automotive Collision Repair Teacher
RTrottier@essextech.net
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Course Descriptions
| Course Number | Name | Credit | Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| cr101 | Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Exploratory 9 | 1 | Grade 9 |
| cr103 | Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing 9 | 10 | Grade 9 |
| cr200 | Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing 10 | 16 | Grade 10 |
| cr201 | Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing 10 Theory 10 | 4 | Grade 10 |
| cr300 | Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing 11 | 20 | Grade 11 |
| cr301 | Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Theory 11 | 4 | Grade 11 |
| cr305 | Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Cooperative Education 11 | 12 | Grade 11 |
| pcs301 | CTAE Pathway: Services Leadership I | 4 | Grade 11 |
| cr400 | Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing 12 | 20 | Grade 12 |
| cr401 | Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing 11 Theory | 4 | Grade 12 |
| cr405 | Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Cooperative Education 12 | 24 | Grade 12 |
| pcs401 | CTAE Pathway: Services Leadership II | 4 | Grade 12 |
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Exploratory 9
Course # cr101 | Credit: 1
This five-day cycle exploratory course introduces grade 9 students to many different career opportunities in the Collision Repair and Refinishing industry. These consist of auto damage appraising, non-structural technicians, structural technicians, refinishing technicians, detailers, custom refinishers and paintless, and dent-repair technicians. Students will learn about various vehicle construction methods. Students will use numerous hand tools to disassemble and reassemble a vehicle and repair dents with body filler to the same contour as the manufacturer. Students will complete their cycle applying primer and a top coat to restore the factory finish.
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing 9
Course # cr103 | Credits: 10
This semester-based course introduces students to the latest procedures of Automotive Collision Repair, using the most latest technology and equipment. Students will learn how to repair motor vehicles with collision or cosmetic damage and be introduced to all areas of the industry, including welding, metal straightening, frame repair, refinishing, plastic repair, computerized paint mixing, mechanical repairs, electrical repairs, and damage estimating. Safety, proper tool usage, and product application will also be emphasized.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing 10
Course # cr200 | Credits: 16
This full-year course continues to develop student skills using the latest procedures, technology, and equipment. Students will continue to practice general repair and replacement procedures for damaged structural parts and collision damage. They will also continue to refine their skills in welding, metal straightening, frame repair, refinishing, plastic repair, computerized paint mixing, mechanical repairs, electrical repairs, and damage estimating.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Theory 10
Course # cr201 | Credits: 4
This full-year, classroom-based course includes classroom and laboratory experiences that integrate technical application with academic theory. Students will be introduced to the theory of autobody fundamentals, painting and refinishing, structural and non-structural damage repair, mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement, and common industry practices.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing 11
Course # cr300 | Credits: 20
The full-year course offers students expanded training in the roughing and shaping procedures on automotive sheet metal necessary to make satisfactory body repairs. Emphasis will be on the alignment of component parts such as doors, hood, front-end assemblies, and deck lids. Students will continue to receive instruction in metal straightening, welding, panel replacement, refinishing, plastic repair, mechanical repairs, computerized paint mixing and damage estimating. The I-CAR Professional Development Program is introduced, and students can begin to earn various I-CAR certifications prior to graduation.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Theory 11
Course # cr301 | Credits: 4
This full-year, classroom-based course helps students understand the science and related theory behind automotive collision specific safety practices, I-car training, fasteners, measuring procedures, hand tools, power tools, analyzing structural damage, and cutting and welding.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Cooperative Education 11
Course # cr305 | Credits: 12
This semester-based course provides qualified students with a career technical employment opportunity. The program is designed to allow students on-the-job training by involving them in work that is directly related to their technical area of study. Cooperating employers provide additional training, pays students, and reports their performance to the school for every cycle. Please note that juniors are eligible for Cooperative Education during third and fourth quarters only.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing 12
Course # cr400 | Credits: 20
The full-year course provides students with a continuation of general repair and replacement procedures for damaged structural parts and collision damage. Students refine their skill development in multi-stage refinishing techniques along with continued work in identifying problems and solutions in color matching and partial panel refinishing. Students will also learn the process of estimating. Students can continue in the I-CAR Professional Development Program and earn various I-CAR certifications prior to graduation.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Theory 12
Course # cr401 | Credits: 4
This full-year, classroom-based course helps students understand the science and related theory behind refinishing procedures, refinishing equipment and refinishing materials. Students will also learn the key differences between solvent based paints as well as waterborne paints.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Cooperative Education 12
Course # cr405 | Credits: 24
This full-year course provides qualified students with a career technical employment opportunity. The program is designed to allow students on-the-job training by involving them in work that is directly related to their technical area of study. Cooperating employers provide additional training, pays students, and reports their performance to the school for every cycle.