Wake Tech is closed December 24 through January 4 for winter break and will reopen January 5. Prospective students can still apply for enrollment online during the break, and continuing students can register for Spring semester classes, which start January 7.
The Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology AAS Degree prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to complete structural and non-structural damage repairs on automobile bodies, fenders and external features and to paint and refinish automotive equipment.
The program 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.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in businesses that perform these repairs. Advancement depends on the training completed, knowledge and ability levels, work performance and ethics.