ProgramCIP 47.0603

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Auto Body Refinisher, Auto Body Technician, Automotive Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Painter, Automotive Refinishing Technician, Motor Vehicle Body Painter, Motor Vehicle Body Refinisher, Motor Vehicle Body Refinisher Sub-Trade, Painting (autobody).