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Course Description: The 2-year Auto
Collision course at Pike-Lincoln is designed to prepare you for
an entry-level position in the Auto Body field. The fundamentals
and related information are covered in the classroom, and the remainder
of the class time is spent working and perfecting skills in the
shop. Much time is spent on surface preparation and painting. Paint
mixing and tinting is also included. Classroom equipment includes
spot and MIG welding, hand tools, and frame-straightening equipment
and smaller tools and equipment. A spray booth with exhaust is utilized
for most painting. An Auto Body Technician repairs and refinishes
vehicle bodies, removes dents, and replaces crumpled parts, tightens
brackets and loose bolts, and makes other minor repairs. They use
a variety of equipment and tools, including drills, riveters, welders,
hammers, files, screwdrivers, sanders, measuring tools and power
machinery. Some install customized equipment.
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Personal Skills
Personal skills include making judgments and decisions
and meeting strict standards.
Salary Range
The average salary for entry-level workers in Missouri
is $26,380 ($12.68/hr) to an average of $52,120 ($25.06/hr)
for experienced workers. The hourly average wage in Missouri
is $20.93.
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| Physical Skills
Physical activities include lifting, carrying, pushing
or pulling, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers,
seeing clearly up close, and judging depth and distance.
Related Post-Secondary Programs
Auto Body Repairer program, Military
Related Occupations
Automotive Body Repairer, Shop Estimator, Counter Parts,
Truck-Body Builder, Automobile-Body Customizer, Frame Repairer,
Service Mechanics, Fiberglass Auto-Body Repairer, Insurance
Adjuster
Missouri Job Outlook
Employment is projected to change from 4,570 in 2016 to
4,470 in 2006. It is estimated that 108 average annual job
openings will be created by persons leaving the labor force.
Due to the large number of persons acquiring skills in the
area, competition for jobs may be keen. |
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Suggested Related H.S. Coursework and Activities
Art classes, Business Information applications, Applied Math,
Algebra, written and verbal communication classes, Technical Education,
Transportation Power & Energy, Basic Automotive Technology,
Basic Electronics, Occupational Computer Science, Welding, Work-Based
Training (Co-op/Internship), Automotive Body Repair, SkillsUSA
Continuing Education
1-2 years college or trade/technical school. Most employers
prefer to hire persons who have completed formal training programs
in automotive collision repair. Many automotive collision repairers
enter the occupation by transferring from related helper positions.
Generally, skill in all aspects of collision repair requires 3-4
years of on-the-job training.
Placement
The percent of our students who, 6 months after graduation,
were continuing their education, employed in the workforce or
in the military.
| 2003 - 94% |
2004 - 94% |
2005 - 100% |
| 2006 - 100% |
2007 - 92% |
2008 - 83% |
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Curriculum |
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| Units of Study |
Clock Hours |
| Intro to Auto Body |
10 |
| Shop Safety |
30 |
| MIG Welding |
60 |
| Hand a Power Tools |
30 |
| Sanding & Masking |
60 |
| Sheet Metal Repair |
100 |
| Rust Repair |
60 |
| Body Filling Techniques |
100 |
| Body Surface Preparation |
100 |
| Painting, Mixing, & Refinishing |
100 |
| Body & Frame Construction |
30 |
| Unitized Body & Frame Repair |
60 |
| Body Panel Replacement |
60 |
| Fiberglass Body Repair |
30 |
| Shop Management & Estimating |
50 |
| Pre-Employment |
20 |
| Total Clock Hours |
900 |
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, employees and sources
of referral of applicants for admission and employment are hereby
notified the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center and Pike R-III School
District have assured they do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in their programs and
activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Pike-Lincoln
Technical Center and Pike R-III School District compliance with
regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is directed to contact
the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Superintendent of
Schools, Pike R-III School District, (573-485-2488).
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