912 - Autobody Repair (AOS)
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Program Description
and classroom training applicable to the dynamic autobody repair field.
Your laboratory experience will range from spot repair, total wreck repair,
and specialized paint jobs to estimating, panel replacement, and frame
straightening.
Program Advantages
Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair (ICAR) certified.
Students successfully completing autobody repair may wish to remain at Alfred State in the automotive service technician; heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician; or motorsports programs for another one-and-one-half years to receive a second degree upon successful completion of course. This requires department chair’s approval.
Professional Outlook
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 83 percent are employed; 17 percent continued their education.
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Autobody repair specialist
Automotive refinisher
Body shop owner
Frame straightening specialist
Shop foreman
Service manager
Wheel alignment specialist
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alfred State autobody repair graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program. Graduates who have credit for freshman composition, statistics, literature, history, and speech may complete the BBA program in two additional years; others may complete the BBA program in two-and-one-half years.
Certification and Licensure
Graduates may take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams. Graduates are also eligible to take the New York State inspection certification. Students may take the ASE exam for certification in refrigerant recycling and recovery during their senior year.
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.