AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR

In Automotive Collision Repair, students will learn not only the correct procedures to repair damaged vehicles, but also customization techniques. Students will repair “fender benders” and much more: for example, airbrushed designs, painting techniques in a state-of-the-art downdraft paint booth, and even glass installation. Students will test for the ability to earn valuable I-CAR Certifications.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: 

  • Auto Body Technician

  • Frame Technician

  • Insurance Adjuster

  • Insurance Appraiser

  • Painter

  • Parts Recycler

  • Shop Owner

  • Welder

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 Automotive Collision Repair I

Grades: 10-12 / Approximate Fees: $45
Prerequisite: None
This introductory course includes training in metal straightening, MIG welding, plastic repair, and detailing. Basic repair techniques and work safety are emphasized as students learn to repair, replace, adjust, and install trim and accessories. Students also learn to research and purchase used vehicles for quality repair. Formal classroom instruction comprises approximately twenty percent of course time.

Automotive Collision RepaiR  II

Grades: 11-12 / Approximate Fees: $45
Prerequisite: Completion of Automotive Collision Repair I with minimum grade of 80 or Director approval This course offers advanced study of the automotive repair service through work in the lab on metalworking, panel replacement and basic body alignment skills, refinishing, painting, and detailing. The measuring, pulling, and straightening of collision cars is studied.

Automotive Collision Repair III

Grades: 11-12 / Approximate Fees: $45
Prerequisite: Completion of Automotive Collision Repair II with minimum grade of 80 or Director approval
The study of automotive repair is covered in this course through advanced projects. Skills to be enhanced are problem solving, estimating repair cost, glass installation, and body and frame alignment. Students learn to mix paint to match manufacturer specifications and apply paint in the downdraft paint booth.

 

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864-472-2846. Title IX - Dr. Crystal McSwain, Section 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – Phone 864-578-0128. Title IX – Carlos Brooks, Section 504 - Fran Metta). DECLARACIÓN DEL TÍTULO IX – H. B. Swofford no se discrimina basado en sexo, raza, edad, color, credo, discapacidad, religión, o status de veterano en proveer oportunidades educativas o oportunidades de empleo y beneficios de acuerdo con Título IX Título 4 de Las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972 y Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973. Se puede comunicarse con los Coordinadores del Título IX y Sección 504 por: Oficina Central Administrativa del Primer Distrito: (121 Wheeler St., P. O. Box 218, Campobello, SC 29322 – teléfono 864-472-2846. Título IX – Dr. Crystal McSwain, Sección 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); o Oficina del Segundo Distrito (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – teléfono 864-578-0128. Título IX – Sección 504 – Dr. Fran Metta)