| To become an auto body repair professional and | | | | education courses are offered to perfect skills and |
| meet the demands of ever-advancing automotive | | | | training so vital to keeping current in the industry. |
| technology, students must apply to auto body schools | | | | Students who have completed the educational |
| or trade schools. Those who desire a career in auto | | | | program in auto body schools can go on to work in |
| body repair, and have attained necessary skills at an | | | | automotive repair and maintenance shops or with |
| auto body repair school, will gain more hands-on | | | | automobile dealerships. Many will choose to specialize |
| training once they have entered the field. | | | | in on particular area, such as automotive and diesel |
| Auto body schools instruct students how to restore | | | | repair. Earnings range from approximately $11 - $20 an |
| vehicles to their original state. Students will learn to | | | | hour, depending on education and experience, and may |
| follow and use directions and diagrams to accurately | | | | be higher for auto body technicians who practice |
| measure and position parts with respect to other | | | | multiple specialty repairs. |
| components. They also learn to remove damaged | | | | If you would like to learn more about Auto Body |
| parts and reinstall refurbished parts, and install and | | | | Schools, or Automotive Training, you can find more |
| repair glass (windshields, window glass, etc.). They will | | | | in-depth information and resources on our website. |
| learn to file, sand, straighten, realign and paint parts, fix | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| dents, and many other skills essential to automotive | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and |
| restoration. | | | | or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| Students who have completed their coursework are | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on |
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| years to retain certification. For the practicing auto | | | | remain intact and active. |
| repair professional, supplemental and continuing | | | | |