Florida Program Number: I470603 Total Hours: 1400 Hours

MISSION:
The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment as Automobile Body repairers.  Students may also become employed as Paint and Body Helpers, Auto Collision Estimators, Frame Repair persons, Body Repair persons and Automotive Refinishers before completing the entire program.

DESCRIPTION:
This program prepares students for employment as Automobile Body Repairers and Painters.  Training includes refinishing skills; sheet metal repair skills; frame and unibody squaring and aligning, use of fillers, paint systems and undercoats; related mechanical and welding skills, glass servicing and other repairs.  Communication and leadership skills, applied mathematical skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices are included in training.

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:
Mechanical and artistic aptitudes are helpful.  The State of Florida requires students to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion. The basic skills grade levels for this program are: Mathematics 9.0, Language 9.0, Reading 9.0.  Tools are necessary for employment.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
None

JOB TRAINING INCLUDES: Occupational Completion Points (OCP)
OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles.

Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can be reasonably expected by students who enter this field upon completion of the program is:

From $25,000 annually to $35,000 annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)

OCP A: PAINT AND BODY HELPER (CORE) (500 Hours) Demonstrate vehicle and industry knowledge, and shop and occupational safety skills Prepare vehicles for repair and refinishing Remove and bolt-on outer body panels Prepare surfaces for refinishing Demonstrate appropriate communication skills Demonstrate appropriate math skills Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic math Demonstrate employability skills Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship OCP B: AUTO COLLISION ESTIMATOR (100 Hours) Demonstrate vehicle and industry knowledge, business management, and shop and occupational safety skills Write damage estimates to industry standards OCP C: FRAME AND BODY REPAIRMAN (150 Hours) Demonstrate vehicle and industry knowledge, business management, and shop and occupational safety skills Setup vehicle for measuring and pulling Inspect, measure and repair unibody vehicles Inspect and repair frame type vehicle bodies OCP D: AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING (325 Hours) Demonstrate vehicle and industry knowledge, business management, and shop and occupational safety skills Prepare surfaces for refinishing Maintain and operate spray equipment Select and apply appropriate paints and finishes Finish defects, causes, and cures

OCP E: AUTO BODY REPAIRER (325 Hours)

• Prepare vehicles for repair and refinishing
• Repair, replace, and adjust outer body panels
• Prepare parts and panels for metal finishing
• Prepare and apply body fillers
• Perform welding operations
• Perform miscellaneous repairs
• Repair fiberglass and plastic components