Students are prepared to begin careers as:
Auto Body Technician Shop Manager Auto Body Apprentice
Paint Technician Parts Manager Sales Representative
Auto Body Estimator Upholsterer Insurance Adjuster
Technology
The Auto Body Repair program at The Bohlen Technical Center offers a combination of hands-on and technical skills training from highly skilled professionals. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art" tools and equipment for the repair and restoration of vehicles. Equipment like the Sema Accudraft Down Draft Bake Booth is on site to spray and force dry cars at temperatures up to 160 degrees. Students will have the opportunity to mix paints with a PPG Toner Rack. A Car-O-Liner Benchrack frame machine is also available for students to learn how to measure and straighten frames and unibodies. We will teach you custom painting, auto mechanics, panel straightening, / replacement, whole car restoration, collision repair, frame work, welding and safety. We’ll also teach you how to estimate the cost of these jobs. You will learn everything from high-tech auto repair to good, old-fashioned, low-tech sanding. Its all part of what you will find on the job. After all this training the future is bright, you will be ready to work for an auto dealership or specialty auto repair shop. The region’s auto dealers know us and our reputation for quality. We have a high job placement rate of graduates. Pull your career concerns into our shop and let us help you pound the dents out. You will leave us primed, shined and ready for a career in auto body repair.
The
Minimum 16 years old.
- Prior visitation to the program in order to understand the course goals,outcomes, and requirements.
- Positive attitude and desire to learn.
- Physical stength to maneuver heavy objects and enduance for shop activities (kneeling, overheard work, standing for long periods of time).
- Ability to read technical manuals.
- Strong math skills.
- Ability to work well with many people and communicate effectively.
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your work and your actions.
- Attendance is the key element in the successful completion of this program.
College and Job Placement
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared for entry level employment or may choose to continue their training by attending college or technical institutes. Advanced training is available at:
Nashville Auto-Diesel Institute Universal Technical Institute
Wyoming Technical Baran Institute
SUNY Morrisville And Many Others
Our professional staff, with years of teaching, industry experience, and an awareness of the skilled labor market, enjoy a solid relationship with material vendors, suppliers, and contractors in our region. This leads to enhanced training and increased opportunities for our students in internship and work-study programs. In addition, our staff monitors industry trends across the United States to inform students of possible opportunities outside our immediate area.
