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Course Description | Thousands
of automobiles are damaged in traffic accidents every day. Although
some are damaged beyond repair, most can be made to look like new again.
Straightening bent automobile bodies, removing dents and replacing crumpled
parts are the job of the auto body repairer. Once the automobile
is restored to its original shape and contour, the auto body painter takes
over, painting and refinishing the vehicle.
The Pruden Center offers a two-year program for those interested in the auto body field. Auto Body Repair provides the knowledge and hands-on experience need to perform basic body repairs on today's automobiles and to apply paint and other types of finishes to the repaired vehicle body. |
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| Characteristics | Students who enroll in Auto Body Repair should have good eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and mechanical ability. Students who suffer from respiratory ailments, such as asthma or allergies, may have difficulty in this program because of the dust and fumes which are malmost always present. Reading and math skills are important in this trade, since the work often involves very precise measurements and following directions in technical manuals. | ||||||||||
| Employment
Opportunities |
Employment opportunities for auto body repairers and painters are expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations. As the number of automobiles in our country increases, the number damaged in accidents will increase as well. | ||||||||||
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