- For more information about GRTS, call 660-646-3414,
or stop by and visit us at 1200 Fair Street, Chillicothe, Missouri or
E-Mail Us.
- For tuition & fee information, click
here.

Contact:
Arch Haslar, Collision Repair Technology
660-646-3414 OR fax 660 646 3568
ahaslar@grts.org
Associate
Degree Information


What Could Your Future
Hold?
The Collision Repair
Technology Program at GRTS prepares students to take advantage of the opportunities in
many related areas which include:
- Auto body repair
- Auto body painting
- Auto body estimation
(shop supervisor)
- Collision damage
estimating (insurance)
Students attending
either a 3-hour, 2-year or a 6-hour, 1-year course can get an intensive hands-on
experience in repairing a variety of damaged vehicles. The work area is well equipped with
an extensive inventory of power tools, as well as state-of-the-art frame equipment and
painting facilities.

Students who
successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion, as well as 30
articulated college credit hours, with North Central Missouri College in Trenton, as well
as other community colleges.
Program of Study
- Hand-tool/Power
tool/Hydraulic Equipment Theory and Application

- Auto Body & Frame
Welding
- Frame & Uni-body
Construction Theory
- Structural Analysis
and Replacement
- Non-Structural
Analysis & Replacement
- Suspension &
Alignment
- Metal Cutting
Technology
- Auto
Plastics Repair
- Refinishing
Techniques
- Automotive Electrical
Systems
- Mechanical Systems
& Power Accessories
- Shop Skills
- Pre-Employment
Preparation
- Estimation
The
program is coordinated with ASE and I-Car
curriculum to prepare students for industry certification.
A+
Students Attend Free!
Earnings Can Exceed
$37,000 Per Year
The I-Car Education Foundation
states that the average yearly earnings can exceed $37,000 a year, including benefits such
as paid vacation, health insurance, retirement programs, life insurance, and profit
sharing. The more experience a technician acquires, the higher the possible yearly income.Look at these figures as taken
from the I-Car Foundation:
National Annual Income Averages |
| Trade |
Income |
| Tool & Die Maker |
$38,345 |
| Electronics Technician |
$38,148 |
| Collision Repair Technician |
$37,189 |
| Machinery Mechanic |
$34,455 |
| Chemical Technician |
$32,735 |
| Carpenter (General/Maint.) |
$31,598 |
| Heavy Truck Driver |
$30,577 |
| Welder |
$29,590 |
| Medical Lab Technician |
$27,369 |
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The
Grand River Technical School adheres to a policy of non-discrimination
on the basis of
age, color, creed, handicap, marital or parental status, national
origin, race, religion, or sex
in admissions, educational programs, activities, financial aid, and
employment.
Public
Notice
Nondiscrimination Statement
Chillicothe R-II School District
The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state
laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and
the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school
district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment,
educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or
complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s
compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title
IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed
to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box
530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566). Back to
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