Auto Body Repair

Auto body repair professionals can be considered the artists of their trade, repairing and refinishing vehicles to pristine condition. Students will receive foundational training in job-site safety and then move on to hands-on work on real customers’ vehicles. Using high-tech, state-of-the-art equipment, students will have the chance to work on many different types of projects—from dent repair, auto body refinishing and custom painting to job estimation and customer service. After graduation, students are prepared to begin careers or further their education.

student using spray paint

This is a two year program for juniors and seniors. Students will have the opportunity to earn up to four credits per year in CTE or a combination of CTE and integrated academic credit for career and financial management, math and science.

This course is also open to adult students, however high school students are given first priority for enrollment.

Sample units of study include metal straightening, use of body fillers/fiberglass and plastic repair, detailing, trim and hardware/painting and finishing.

student working on vehicle

Career opportunities include auto body shop technician/paint technician, auto body estimator, shop manager, detail shop, sales representative and insurance adjuster.

We have articulation agreements with Ohio Technical College, Alfred State University, SUNY Morrisville and the Lincoln Technical Institute. Students can earn 10-hour safety card issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

BOCES students also have the opportunity to earn up to 20 credits towards a two-year, AOS Business Degree at Jefferson Community College. Click here to learn more.

Click here to download the program brochure  

Instructor at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center:

Ken Kellogg kkellogg@boces.com

Instructor at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center:

Brian Taube btaube@boces.com