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Duration
30 weeks
Tuition
$2,721
Commitment
Full-Time
Delivery
Classroom
Credential
Certificate
Year Founded
1967
Scholarships
no
Fanshawe’s auto body repair courses focus on the practical skills used by entry-level auto body repairers: welding, refinishing, metalworking and body repair. While in the program, you will have numerous opportunities to perfect your craftsmanship in our state-of-the-art auto body shop and develop a strong foundational understanding of the technologies and techniques used in the auto body repair field.
You will also learn how to assess vehicle damage, develop repair estimates using proper etiquette, work with common industry software and learn the fundamentals behind shop operation. These are all important skills for graduates to succeed in the auto body and collision damage repair trade and thrive in this high demand industry.
What You’ll Learn
- Under appropriate supervision, repair and refinish damage to automotive bodies and frames, and inspect and repair vehicle safety devices.
- Under appropriate supervision, use diagnostic equipment and basic repair techniques to service automotive power train, tires and rims, fuel and electrical systems, and heating, air conditioning and cooling systems.
- Repair rust on vehicles and apply corrosion protection where appropriate.
- Access information to remain current with advanced trade techniques in auto body repair.
- Assess vehicle damage and provide repair estimates to clients.
- Perform basic auto body business accounting to calculate inventory, damage and repair estimates.
- Make ethical business decisions when conducting sales and interacting with clients.
- Communicate effectively to build and maintain client relationships.
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