Auto Collision Repair
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.
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
Faculty
Richard Fairchild earned his certification in Auto Body Repair from Salina Tech, and spent 29 years working in the field before returning to Salina Tech in 2003 to teach in the Auto Collision Repair department.
He also earned his Associate of Applied Science degree in Auto Collision Repair from Salina Tech. He is an ASE Certified Collision Repair Technician.
Richard.Fairchild@SalinaTech.edu | 785-309-3171
Brian Hitchens graduated from Salina Tech’s Auto Collision Repair program in 2007 and returned as an instructor in 2016.
He has worked at the Conklin Cars dealership in Salina, doing painting and body work for the past 10 years, and 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.
He is working on his Associate of Applied Science degree .
Brian.Hitchens@SalinaTech.edu | 785-309-3115
News
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Salina Tech enrollment jumps 27% GallerySalina Tech enrollment jumps 27%
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Salina Tech enrollment jumps 27%
Enrollment at Salina Area Technical College rose 27% in the fall of 2018 compared to the previous fall, according to information collected on September 20th for reporting to the Kansas Board of Regents. According to the [...]
![Richard Fairchild (left), auto collision repair instructor at Salina Area Technical College, talks with Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach during a tour of the school Tuesday morning. [TOM DORSEY / SALINA JOURNAL]](https://www.salinatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180911Kobach_sm.jpg)
Kobach lauds Salina Tech
Richard Fairchild (left), auto collision repair instructor at Salina Area Technical College, talks with Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach during a tour of the school Tuesday morning. [TOM DORSEY / SALINA JOURNAL] [...]
Salina Tech hosts spring open house
Driving a big rig down a stretch of highway was fun for Tripp Goossen until he ran into a wall and shattered his windshield. Tripp Goossen, 16, of Beverly, uses a truck driving simulator [...]
Scholarships
Named in honor and memory of our NTHS Co-Founder, the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship is reserved exclusively for current NTHS members who have not graduated. On May 15, 2019, NTHS will award 250 one-thousand dollar [...]
Scholarships are awarded to female, North American citizens, with a passion for a career or advancement in the automotive and its related industries. While AWAF members and family members are encouraged to apply for scholarships, [...]
The program has specific scholarships for incoming freshmen and upper-level undergraduate students. All of the scholarships are based on financial needs and with the usual minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Apply here: