The skills of a mechanic and the touch of an artist come together in our Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology program.

Students will learn the use of hand and power tools to perform metal working and dent repair, welding, replacing parts, door and window repair, insurance claim procedures and estimating.

The program also covers aluminum and plastic repair and laser frame measuring and straightening. Refinishing skills will be developed using the newest High Volume Low Pressure spray technology and water-borne paints in a heated downdraft spray booth.

SATC’s Auto Collision Repair Program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) — a division of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) – and all instructors are Master ASE Certified. Students in the program will complete OSHA-10, NATEF ASE (Non-structural analysis and damage repair, paint and refinishing, structural analysis and damage repair), and KS Work Ready certifications. 

Kansas Board of Regents Program Alignment Information

CIP Code: 47.0603
CIP Name: Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.

The Automotive Collision & Repair Alignment was originally approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on December 16, 2009. After going through the realignment process, the Technical Education Authority approved the amended Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology alignment on September 24, 2020. Colleges are granted one year from the approval date to implement the alignment. Kansas Board of Regents Program Alignment Map