Metro Technology Centers - Career Majors - Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Full-Time Career Choices | Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Refinishing Technician

Students in this major will learn how to perform vehicle refinishing which will include both complete and partial vehicle refinishing. Students will learn about handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and selecting proper personal protective equipment and maintenance. Students will cover preparation of a vehicle for refinishing; mixing and applying refinish material as well as adjust paint colors. They will learn how to remove and install handles, locks, molding and trim, the proper techniques for sanding, proper use of a spray-gun, sealers and top-coats, color matching and adjustment and masking techniques that are used for blending. In addition, they will also learn how to determine the cause and corrective action for refinishing defects and failures. Interior/exterior detailing will also be covered. The hours completed in this major are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards, and ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.

Career Major Length	605 Hours

Course Title	Hours
Introduction to Collision Repair Technology	45
Auto Collision Trim & Hardware	30
Refinish Preparation	130
Refinish Application	145
Refinish Color Adjustment	75
Refinish Blending & Painting Defects	60
Automotive Detailing	60
Auto Collision Written Estimating	30
Workforce Staging	30

College Credit:

OCCC - 28 credit hours available

Average Oklahoma Salary
$16/hour

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
Good health and physical condition
Good eye-hand coordination
Ability to think critically and logically
Ability to organize one’s work
Sheet metal/welding, wood shop, industrial art and mechanical ability
Ability to organize movements around and under automobiles
Ability to mentally plan collision repair

Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location
South Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Student Organization
SkillsUSA

Industry Accreditations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

A Gold Star School Quality Award Winner

Refinishing Technician

A Gold Star School
Quality Award Winner