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USA, Washington
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 0 +
Main Campus Address
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States
The Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician program teaches the skills necessary to succeed in the automotive collision repair industry. Instruction is primarily in a shop situation where field conditions are simulated. Students are able to learn by demonstration and direct hands on experience.
Students are instructed in a wide range of skills, including welding, sheet metal repair and replacement, fabrication and restoration techniques, frame and unibody repair, as well as repair and replacement of structural components.
The refinishing portion of our program provides students with a comprehensive education in modern refinishing techniques and materials, as well as material and damage estimation. Students will learn all phases of substrate preparation, color matching and application of the latest paint materials including water born products.
Learning Outcomes
Associate Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Opening Later |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
There is universal need for highly skilled and motivated automobile collision and refinishing technicians, and employment opportunities are expected to increase well into the future. Types of positions in which students have been placed include: auto body combination, heavy collision technician, automotive refinisher, body shop foreman/owner, sales, collision estimator, detailer, factory representative, frames, glass, insurance adjuster, industrial refinisher, jobber salesperson, painter's assistant. Wages range from $10 to $12 per hour starting wage, while journeyman technicians can make as much as $35 per hour or more.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Associate Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 20,750
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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