NVI Technical College Information

Market Feasibility

Training

reading technical manuals and by attending classes and seminars.

New workers typically begin their on-the-job training by helping an

Many employers regularly send workers to advanced training

experienced body repairer with basic tasks, such as fixing minor

programs, such as those offered by the Inter-Industry Conference

dents. As they gain experience, they move on to more complex

on Auto Collision Repair.

work, such as aligning car frames.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Some body repairers may become trained in as little as 1 year, but

Although not required, certification is recommended because it

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they generally need 2 or 3 years of hands-on training to become

shows competence and usually brings higher pay. In some instances,

fully independent body repairers. Basic automotive glass installation

it is required for advancement beyond entry-level work.

and repair can be learned in as little as 6 months but becoming fully

independent can take up to a year of training.

Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service

Excellence (ASE) is a standard credential for body repairers. In

Workers who complete programs in collision repair often require

addition, many vehicle and paint manufacturers have product

significantly less on-the-job training. They typically advance to

certification programs that are used to train body repairers in

independent work more quickly than those who do not have the

specific technologies and repair methods.

same level of education. Throughout their careers, body repairers

need to continue their training to keep up with rapidly changing

A few states require a license to perform automotive glass

automotive technology and materials. Body repairers are expected

installation and repair.

to develop their skills by

Source: Wert-Berater Feasibility Studies, LLC and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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