Collision Repair Technology is located at the Senatobia campus and is designed to provide you with the latest in practical, hands-on coursework driven by current industry standards. This means that what you learn in the collision lab is what you'll use in the repair shops in your hometown and across the nation. Students in our programs work on "live" jobs, cars and trucks that need to be repaired. 
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Our program is designed to provide you with the latest in practical, hands-on coursework driven by current industry standards. This means that what you learn in the collision lab is what you’ll use in the repair shops in your hometown and across the nation. Students in our programs work on “live” jobs, cars and trucks that need to be repaired. Our faculty member has worked in repair shops and brings a real-world relevance to your learning experience at NWCC that you will refer to time and again.
How do I get in the Collision Repair program?
Program admittance is competitive due to the large number of students interested in the program. Passing a drug screen and obtaining the necessary tools are required for program admissions. A tool list can be obtained by clicking here Link to tool list Program admission is only in the fall semester. Successful program completion requires both fall and spring semesters.
Collision repair professionals are retiring from the industry faster than employers can find qualified replacements. Couple that with the fact that as long as people drive, there will be accidents resulting in exterior damage to vehicles that need to be repaired, and you’ve got an equation for greater levels of job security than many professions.
Today’s advanced technology has greatly changed the structure, materials and parts used in automobiles. Because of this, repair technicians need to know the newest techniques for repairs and be skilled at implementing them. In addition to possessing good manual dexterity, repair technicians must also have a solid understanding of math, science and electronics in order to be effective in their jobs. Our training program can provide you with that and more.
What is a collision repair technician?
Collision repair technicians are knowledgeable in the field of auto body repair and possess the necessary skills to perform related repairs and custom refinishing according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Collision repair technicians fix damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles such as cars, vans, trucks, buses, campers, and trailers. They may:
Instructor: Jackie Brown
Phone: 662-562-3372
Office location: Technical Building II
How much can I earn?
Earnings depend on the size, type, and location of the employer and on the individual skill of the worker. Auto body helpers and trainees generally receive a straight hourly wage. Experienced Auto Body Repairers may be paid an hourly wage, commissions on the work they do, or a combination of both.
Median hourly wages of automotive body and related repairers, including incentive pay, were $17.81 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $13.74 and $23.57 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.75, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $30.17 an hour. Median hourly wages of automotive body and related repairers were $18.95 in automobile dealers and $17.40 in automotive repair and maintenance.
Median hourly wages of automotive glass installers and repairers, including incentive pay, were $15.44 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.40 and $18.88 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.71 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $23.39 an hour. Median hourly wages in automotive repair and maintenance shops, the industry employing most automotive glass installers and repairers, were $15.34.
Reference:
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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