Autobody Repair
Printer-friendly versionThis specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training applicable to the auto body repair field. Laboratory experience ranges from spot repair, total wreck repair, specialized paint jobs, estimating, and rust repair to frame straightening.
- Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Technical Standards:
Applicants in the autobody repair program must meet the following physical requirements.
- Must be able to perform safely in the shop.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level.
- Must be able to communicate orally with a person 6-10 feet away.
- Must be able to visually decipher an oscilloscope monitor and digital/analog meter, and scan tool displays.
- Must have a valid motor vehicle license and be able to drive a standard transmission vehicle.
- Must be able to diagnose mechanical falures that are distinguished audibly.
- Must be able to understand information found in service repair manuals and use diagnostic flow charts.
- Must meet qualifications for a NYS driver’s license.
- Graduates may take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams.
- Students may take the ASE exam for certification in Refrigerant Recycling & Recovery during their senior year.
- NYS Inspection course and certification, senior year
- Master certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc.)
- Teaches all aspects of the trade
- Supports ASE certification and NYS inspection
- Provides latest information on HVLP and refinishing techniques
- Two down-draft & bake spray booths; three frame machines, bake lamps, dedicated bench system, two universal measuring systems; two computerized estimating systems, in-lab paint mixing equipment, 15,000 sq. ft. senior body shop, and faculty who work in auto body trade during breaks.
- NATEF master certified
- Close partnerships with industry
- Live work
- Rebuilt cars available for sale
Two-year BOCES graduates who have an 80 percent class average, have a letter of recommendation from their vocational instructor, and who present a portfolio may be allowed to advance beyond minimum requirements and improve the grade for the college courses, pursue individual interests within a course, or sample course work in a separate automotive program to broaden their experience.
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.
- Auto Body Repair Specialist
- Automotive Refinisher
- Body Shop Owner
- Frame Straightening Specialist
- Shop Foreman
- Service Manager
- Wheel Alignment Specialist
After successful completion of two years, a student may choose to attend a third year in automotive service technician or motorsports technology to obtain his/her second degree.
The students receive 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training of which 1,400 hours are lab work. There are one-and-one-half hours of lecture with four-and-one-half hours of lab work each day, for five days, 15 weeks a semester. The approximate class size is 20 freshmen and 20 seniors.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 1326 | Body Welding | 6 |
| AUTO | 1313 | Wrecker Operation & Estimating | 3 |
| AUTO | 1306 | Rust Repair | 6 |
| AUTO | 1343 | Refinishing Basics | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 2309 | Brakes, Suspension & Structural Analysis | 9 |
| AUTO | 1344 | Reconditioning & Mechanical Components | 4 |
| AUTO | 2365 | Chassis Electrical | 5 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 3819 | Auto Body Skills/Computerized Estimating | 9 |
| AUTO | 3809 | Inspection, Gen Alignment, Air Condtioning, Cooling and Heating | 9 |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 4639 | Major Collision Repair | 9 |
| AUTO | 4629 | Major Refinishing | 9 |
| 18 | |||
Students successfully completing autobody repair may wish to remain at Alfred in the automotive service technician, heavy equipment, truck & diesel technician, or motorsports programs another one-and-one-half years to receive a second degree upon successful completion of course. This requires department chair’s approval.
