| 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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