The Basic Certificate in Automotive Body Reconstruction Technology is designed to provide concentrated training in the areas of auto body reconstruction. Students completing the requirements for this certificate will qualify for entry-level positions as auto body component and vehicle reconstruction. Students may also qualify for entry-level auto body service writer positions.

 

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Automotive Body Reconstruction Technology, Basic Certificate
• Automotive Body Repainting Technology, Basic Certificate
• Collision Technology, Advanced Certificate

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
AUTOTEC 102	Introduction to Collision Technology	4
AUTOTEC 107	Automotive Body Welding	4
AUTOTEC 117	Auto Body Reconstruction I	3
AUTOTEC 121	Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I	4
AUTOTEC 217	Auto Body Reconstruction II	3
AUTOTEC 220	Collision Estimating	4
Total Hours		22

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a Basic Certificate (BC) in Auto Body Reconstruction Technology. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
AUTOTEC 102	Introduction to Collision Technology	4
AUTOTEC 107	Automotive Body Welding	4
AUTOTEC 117	Auto Body Reconstruction I	3
	Hours	11
Semester 2
AUTOTEC 121	Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I	4
AUTOTEC 217	Auto Body Reconstruction II	3
AUTOTEC 220	Collision Estimating	4
	Hours	11
	Total Hours	22

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Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Job Description

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$33,624
Median 50th Percentile	$49,120
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$82,509

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$16
Median 50th Percentile	$24
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$40

Annual Job Openings

200 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	65.34%
A certificate	34.65%
Some college	0.00%
An Associate degree	0.00%
A Bachelor's degree	0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree