Auto Body Repair Program
In the field of auto body repair, education is not optional.
Once, someone with little training or experience could find work in collision repair. Today, industry certification and formal training in technologies, materials, and vehicle makes and models are required. The Auto Body Repair program at Greenville Technical College can put you on the road to a successful collision repair career with classroom preparation that you apply in hands-on training.
Learn about ZERO tuition for Spring Semester through the SC Workforce Scholarships for the Future.
New for Fall 2021 - Estimating and Appraiser Certificate
Collision estimating and repair for shop management, estimating, blueprinting and measuring.
Greenville Technical College’s Auto Body Repair program will qualify you for a wide range of opportunities.
- Automotive body repair technician
- Estimator
- Refinish technician
- Aviation refinish technician
- Auto assembler
- Customer advisor
- Parts specialist
- Collision center manager
- Shop owner
Professional Credentials:
- ASE Automotive Service Excellence Technician (subject to passing exam - Tests B2-B6)
- I-CAR Pro Level I Technician (subject to passing exams)
- I-CAR Qualified Welder (subject to passing exam)
- I-CAR Training Alliance - receive I-CAR Gold Class Points (subject to passing exam)
- EPA Rule 40 Painter Certification
Local Opportunities
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
Greenville Technical College offers an auto body repair diploma, certificate, and an associate degree path that give you a thorough knowledge of
- Unibody
- Structural repair
- Sheet metal repair
- Welding
- Painting
- Estimating
- Refinishing
We use the internationally recognized I-CAR curriculum to ensure that as a student you learn the most up-to-date processes available.
IS AUTO BODY REPAIR RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you enjoy working with your hands, have a mechanical aptitude, take pride in your work and are passionate about cars, consider a career in collision repair. Technicians today require a high-skill level and are rewarded accordingly for their work.
The Auto Body Repair programs are accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Our program is an Industry Training Alliance with I-CAR, which prepares students for career paths with manufacturers like Audi, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota, Volvo, and VW.
MORE LINKS
- South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA)
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
- I-CAR
- I-CAR Education Foundation
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Auto Body Repair
Associate in Applied Science
This degree program consists of unibody/full-frame structural repair, welding, estimating, automotive electricity, air conditioning, restraints and refinishing. Advanced estimating and shop management procedures are explored as well as advanced metalworking and custom refinishing.
Auto Body Repair details from our current catalog »
Auto Body Repair
Certificate in Applied Science
This certificate program consists of theory and hands-on experience in unibody/full-frame structural repair, sheet metal repair, welding, and estimating.
Auto Body Certificate details from our current catalog »
Estimating and Appraiser
Certificate in Applied Science
This program consists of courses that train students to evaluate collision-damaged vehicles, estimate and blueprint required repairs, and communicate cost appraisals to customers and insurance companies.
Estimating and Appraiser Certificate details from our current catalog »
General Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Available to graduates of the certificate program in Auto Body Repair.
This degree program offers students the opportunity to design a program of study to meet individual needs, combining major courses, general education courses, and additional hours.
Dean
Kelvin Byrd | (864) 236-6405 | Kelvin.Byrd@gvltec.edu
Program Coordinator
John Pickens | (864) 236-6517 | John.Pickens@gvltec.edu
Administrative Assistant
Deborah Soto | (864) 250-8428 | Deborah.Soto@gvltec.edu
Instructors
Cliff Styles
John Pickens