Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Improve the appearance and functionality of vehicles by becoming an Automotive Collision Repair specialist. Austin Community College’s training program gives you real experience repairing and modifying almost anything with wheels. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to take the I-CAR welding test.

Pride Points

Fast-track options

I-CAR Platinum Designation

Scholarships available

Man in protective gear removing paint from portion of a car.

Career & Salary Information

Graduates of this program find work at auto body shops, auto dealerships, parts retailers, insurance agencies, and elsewhere. Here are a couple of careers to consider.

Click each title to learn more about important career information such as employment rates, and average salary in our region.

  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers

    Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.


    Hourly Wage: $


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    Projections:

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  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

    Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.


    Hourly Wage: $


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  • Painters, Transportation Equipment

    Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.


    Hourly Wage: $


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    Projections:

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Awards & Program Maps

 

Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You

ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.

Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Auto Body Collision and Refinishing Technology

Certificate Level 1

Auto Body Collision Repair Level 1
Auto Body Refinishing Level 1

Enhanced Skills Certificate

Auto Body and Refinishing

Occupational Skills Award

Auto Body Repair