Automotive and Machine Repair

Advanced Collision Repair and Refinish – Damage Analysis and Estimating, Pre-Apprentice

Potential Earnings Range:

$37,419-$60,112*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

Job Corps Centers

Do you enjoy physical tasks and working with your hands? Do you have a commitment to safety and pay attention to detail? Have an interest in automotive and machine repair? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Collision Repair and Refinish – Damage Analysis and Estimating Pre-Apprentice training program. Pre-apprenticeships are focused on preparing students for a successful experience in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). That means your hands-on training will be based on industry standards in order to prepare you for high-skill, quality employment.

On the job, you will:

Prepare vehicles for inspection by providing access to damaged area
Analyze damage to determine appropriate methods for overall repairs
Gather details of the incident/accident necessary to determine the full extent of vehicle damage
Perform inspection of structural and non-structural components
Identify cost-effectiveness of the repair
Determine the approximate vehicle retail, recyclable and repair value

The credentials you'll earn:

This is the first level of Advanced Training offered in the Auto Collision series. In the Advanced Collision Repair and Refinish, Pre-Apprentice program, you can earn industry credentials and certifications from United Auto Workers (UAW) upon completion of the program. Students will also have the opportunity to earn other industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as:

National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
Safety and Pollution Prevention (SP2)

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

Most Advanced Collision Repair and Refinish – Damage Analysis and Estimating Pre-Apprentice graduates go to work for body shops, including independently owned body shops and those found in car dealerships.

Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete a Job Corps basic Automotive and Machine Repair career technical training program
Passing scores on all written and performance tests
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
At least 17 years old

Positive attendance and progress record
Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Health clearance at current center
Strong work ethic and determination to succeed

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Program Details

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Clearfield Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://clearfield.jobcorps.gov/

Location:

Clearfield, UT

Availability:

24 slots

Real Stories

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out these stories from real Job Corps students who have trained in this advanced training program.

Canute

Clearfield Job Corps Center

In October 2015, Canute enrolled at Oneonta Job Corps Center to earn his high school diploma and gain the hands-on training and education needed to kickstart his career. While at Oneonta Job Corps, he trained in Automotive and Machine Repair and worked as a shop foreman in the Auto Body Repair shop. Canute’s determination and leadership helped guide him in the direction of applying for Advanced Training at Clearfield Job Corps Center in Utah. In 2018, he graduated with the Advanced Collision Repair and Refinish training program and was hired by Duncan Aviation, where he paints planes for airlines and private owners.