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www.barrytech.org 2012–2013 Barry Tech Catalog of Courses
auto collision
technician
This course is certified by New York State.
This course provides practical instruction
in basic auto body repair, and moves on to
advanced techniques and technology. In the
second year, students estimate repair costs
on all vehicles, do all the repairs for actual
customers, and are expected to meet or
surpass industry standards.
This program integrates environment
sustainability and current health issues into
the curriculum through lessons on specific
regulations for the control of hazardous air
pollutants. Students will learn NYSDEC/EPA
regulations regarding paints and equipment.
New, more environmentally friendly paints
and processes are also integrated into the
curriculum.
Upon completion of this course, students
may earn up to 4-CAR (Inter-Industry
Conference on Auto Collision Repair) points.
Students will learn how to:
• use auto body plastics
• work with specialized equipment
and spray paints
• restore cars to their original condition
• customize (an increasingly popular
part of the field)
They will also learn techniques in:
• sheet metal straightening
• sheet metal alignment
• plastic repair
• painting and refinishing
• compounding and polishing
• diagnosing and measuring damage
• estimating repairs
Course available: Grades 11–12 Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
Admissions criteria: Strong gross and fine motor coordination and attention to detail.
earning high school credits
Students completing this two-year course may receive up to 8 CTE credits OR distributed credits
using either or both of the following:
1.0 credit Career and Financial Management
1.0 credit English
career opportunities
This 2-year course will prepare students for an
entry-level position in the auto body industry.
Graduates who enroll in college may pursue
studies in automotive design, commercial art,
or engineering, and often use their skills to
help pay expenses. Typical job titles in this field
include automotive detailer, insurance adjuster,
masker/helper, parts counterperson, repair
shop owner, shop foreperson, service manager,
custom spray painter, and antique car restorer.
college agreements
Upon completion of this course, students
may receive college credits subject to the
entrance requirements of each institution and
any additional criteria that may have been
established. Current college agreements include:
• Baran Institute of Technology
• New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)
• Ohio Technical College
• SUNY Alfred State
work experience opportunities
Students who meet all eligibility requirements
may participate in supervised, real-world,
work-based learning offerings that include
clinics, shadow days, internships, or paid
Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as:
• Castle Collision
• Keri Coach Collision Center
• Kidd Collision
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Environment
Learn new environmentally safe products that
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