Collision Repair Technology is a field offering well-paying job opportunities for men and women in the areas of frame straightening, metal work, painting, auto glass replacement, welding, wheel alignment and auto damage appraisal. Work in the field is always changing as new government, state and local regulations, new business and technology practices constantly evolve.

At Minuteman Regional High School, collision repair technology students repair and refinish late model vehicles for the public to gain practical experience dealing with customers using the latest equipment in a clean environment.

Course Content All years - Total Quality Management
Freshman/Sophomore Year
• Analysis and repair of minor body damage
• MIG welding
• Heat shrinking
• Plasma cutting
• Priming and painting techniques
• Auto body parts and construction

Junior Year
• Panel and body parts replacement
• Repair of fiberglass, rubber, plastic, synthetics
• Windshield replacement
• Auto body shop management

Senior Year
• Estimating
• Parts ordering
• Record keeping
• Laws and insurance regulations
• Use of frame and measuring equipment
• Auto refinishing
• Opportunity for co-op placement

Typical Job Opportunities
Collision Repair Painter, Collision Repairer, Estimator, Equipment and Supply Sales, Unibody Frame Repairer