<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Program offered by Universal Technical Institute is a hands-on program designed to provide you with an understanding of structural and non-structural auto body repair and refinishing. You can also take classes in estimating, welding, custom paint jobs, and electrical repair. This program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and the curriculum is designed to prepare you for ASE certification testing in structural repair, non-structural repair, painting and refinishing, and mechanical and electrical repair. You will also be prepared for the Axalta refinishing, 3M plastics repair, and Chief Automotive measuring and straightening systems manufacturer certification exams. The program meets current standards of I-CAR, and you can earn several I-CAR credentials upon successful completion of the program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before you enroll in a Universal Technical Institute program, you must have a high school diploma or GED. Some programs may have additional admissions requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn a total of 68 credit hours to complete the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program at UTI. The courses are divided into six modules and include a total of 1,410.75 didactic and lab hours and 119.25 assessment hours. </p> <p><u>Module I: Non-Structural Repair (16 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-101</td><td>Exterior Panel Alignment</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-123</td><td>Exterior Panel Repair I</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-124</td><td>Exterior Panel Repair II</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-103</td><td>Exterior Panel Replacement</td></tr> </table><p><u>Module II: Structural Repair (12 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-105</td><td>Welding and Cutting</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-125</td><td>Structural Damage Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-126</td><td>Structural Alignment and Replacement</td></tr> </table><p><u>Module III: Refinishing (16 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-108</td><td>Introduction to Refinishing</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-109</td><td>Vehicle Preparation for Painting</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-127</td><td>Finish Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-128</td><td>Skills Application</td></tr> </table><p><u>Module IV: Mechanical and Electrical Repair (12 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-113</td><td>Power System and Controls</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-114</td><td>Drive Train and Related Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-115</td><td>Vehicle Undercar and SRS</td></tr> </table><p><u>Module V: Damage Analysis, Estimating and Customer Service (4 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-130</td><td>Damage Analysis I</td></tr> </table><p><u>Module VI: Auto Customizing (8 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-116</td><td>Custom Paint Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>CRRT-122</td><td>Custom Body Fundamentals</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After completing UTI's Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program, you could be prepare to pursue entry-level technician positions within collision centers, dealerships, fleet repair facilities or auto body repair shops. Some specific titles that you may seek include: </p> <ul><li>Collision repair technician </li><li>Estimator </li><li>Paint technician </li><li>Refinish technician </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After you have completed the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program at UTI, you may wish to further your education through an associate's or bachelor's degree program in a related field. A degree program could help you prepare for management positions in this field or to open your own shop. Possible degree programs include: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Science in Auto Body Repair Technology </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Automotive Management </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering Technology</li></ul>