Collision Repair (Modified) is a Diploma program offered by Pennco Tech in Blackwood, NJ. The program takes 26 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $17,150.
Program Overview
Are you looking for a career where you don’t have to do the same thing every day? Then the Collision Repair Program is for you! In a little over 6 months you can gain hands-on training for a rewarding career in the Collision Repair industry. Students will receive training in skills involving damage and repair and painting. This program focuses on panel installation, refinishing, frame straightening, and painting. You’ll see sparks fly when you work with TIG and MIG welding equipment and plasma cutters. Emphasis is placed on new tools, techniques, and processes in the field of auto refinishing.
Receive your Collision Repair training from Pennco Tech. With campuses in Blackwood, New Jersey our program helps students prepare for a career in the Collision Repair industry. From learning computerized mixing and matching to digital imaging and bodywork, we can help you put your eye for detail and craftsmanship to good use in a future career.
When a damaged vehicle is brought into the shop, the Collision Repair technician is there to pick up the pieces. Whether it’s in for minor paint scratches or damage from a collision, professionals in this field help restore vehicles to showroom quality with a high level of precision. Collision Repair technicians are responsible for a variety of tasks, such as:
- Inspecting cars for structural damage
- Fitting, grinding, TIG welding, MIG welding, and plasma cutters
- Sanding, buffing, priming, and painting
- Metal finishing, shrinking and filling techniques
- Auto body electrical wiring systems
- Maintain and operate spray equipment
- Prepare and apply body fillers
- Waterborne and solvent-borne painting technologies
- Frame analysis and straightening techniques
SCHEDULE day and evening classes
The average salary for a Collision Repair Technician depends on the area you plan to seek employment. With a certification as an Collision Repair Technician, your resumé will stand out from the crowd so you can earn a job quickly upon graduation.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
When students graduate from Pennco Tech, they’re able to skillfully diagnose and repair body and fender damage, and restore the paint to a perfect shine. More than just a Collision Repair school, our program helps you learn how to achieve professional-quality results in an engaging, positive atmosphere. Successful graduates of this program may be eligible to take the industry-recognized certification test sponsored by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
NOTE: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required for admission to this program.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Careers & Credentials
What Careers Are Available for Collision Repair Techs?
The automotive industry is a dynamic field with many opportunities for success. While most Collision Repair technicians work in an auto body shop, others are directly employed by automotive dealers. Alumni from our Collision Repair certification program have found several rewarding positions, including:
- Auto Body Painter
- Auto Body Technician
- Auto Parts Sales
- Body Shop Manager
- Collision Repair Technician
- Estimator
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Worker
- Refinish Technician
- Used Car Reconditioner
Lifetime Career Assistance*
At Pennco Tech, we take pride in our history of student achievement and high job placement rates. Once you’ve completed our program and are ready to show off your skills to a prospective employer, our Career Services department* is ready to help you every step of the way. They can help you create a resume, prepare for interviews, and connect you with our local and national employers for job opportunities.
Our Collision Repair Technician Graduates Find Careers As
Collision Repair Technician
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Used Car Reconditioner
SALARY The average salary is $65,980 per year
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide