Auto Collision and Refinishing Technology

  • Auto Collision Repair slideshow -- student buffing
  • Teacher and student inspecting auto body work
  • Auto Collision Repair slideshow -- student buffing
  • Auto Collision Repair slideshow -- student sanding a body panel

The skills of a mechanic and the touch of an artist come together in our Automotive Collision Repair program.

Students will learn the use of hand and power tools to perform metal working and dent repair, welding, replacing parts, door and window repair, insurance claim procedures and estimating.

The program also covers aluminum and plastic repair and laser frame measuring and straightening. Refinishing skills will be developed using the newest High Volume Low Pressure spray technology and water-borne paints in a heated downdraft spray booth.

SATC’s Auto Collision Repair Program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) — a division of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) – and all instructors are Master ASE Certified.

Program Length Program Cost Degree Earned Expected Salary
9 Months $15,206 Technical Certificate $25,000 – $35,000
Two Years $18,281 Associate Degree

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Analyze automotive structural damage & repair requirements

  • Analyze non-structural automotive damage & repair requirements

  • Diagnose & repair collision damaged mechanical & electrical components

  • Demonstrate automobile painting & refinishing skills

  • Demonstrate safe work habits & procedures within an Auto Collision Repair facility

CAREERS

  • Automotive Body & Paint Shops

  • Automotive Dealers

  • Paint & Supply Stores

  • Collision Repair Shops

  • Manufacturing Companies

INFORMATION

FACULTY

Richard Fairchild

Richard Fairchild earned his certification and Associate of Applied Science degree in Auto Collision Repair from Salina Tech.  He is an A.S.E. Certified Collision Repair Technician.
Mr. Fairchild spent 29 years working in the field before returning to Salina Tech to teach in the Auto Collision Repair program.

richard.fairchild@salinatech.edu
785-309-3171

Brian Hitchens

Brian Hitchens earned his certification and Associate of Applied Science degree in Auto Collision Repair from Salina Tech.
Mr. Hitchens went to work for Conklin Cars and obtaining his certification. He has 10 years of experience in the field and in 2016 he returned to Salina Tech to teach in the Automotive Collision Repair program, where he sees teaching at Salina Tech as a career advancement.
“This place gave me my start, gave me the skills I needed, and now I want to help others get the skills to land good careers” he said.
Mr. Hitchens is currently working on his A.S.E. Certifications.

brian.hitchens@salinatech.edu
785-309-3164

CONTACT

Contact the ACR Enrollment Specialist with any questions or information regarding admissions requirements.

Melissa Farmer
785-309-3118
melissa.farmer@salinatech.edu