Collision Repair Technology (CRT)--It’s a trade...a profession...a career. Students who are creative, meticulous, proud of their work and fascinated with automobiles will enjoy seeing their reflection in the finish of a CRT project. CRT students will have the opportunity to learn the skills to return a damaged vehicle to its original showroom quality finish. CRT students learn to apply automotive finishes in a state-of-the-art paint booth. They also learn the art of air brushing and customizing. Students are taught cost estimating, frame straightening, MIG welding, reshaping metal parts and replacing body component parts.

Qualified second year students have the opportunity to participate in specialized training available through the PPG Research Center. Participating students in the PPG training course receive a Certificate of Completion in refinishing systems. The ICTC CRT program was the first in the nation to offer seniors the opportunity to earn the PPG— Blue Level Certification.

Planned Courses

• Body Shop Safety Practices
  
• Detailing
  
• Fundamentals of Collision Repair
  
• MIG Welding/Resistance Spot Welding
  
• Automobile Construction
  
• Exterior Panel Repair and Replacement
  
• Refinishing
  
• Estimating/Damage Analysis
  
• Structural Repair
  
• TIG Welding
  
• Plasma Torch Cutting
  

Academic Courses (Recommended & Required for Tech Prep)

• Algebra I
• Algebra ll
• Geometry
• Biology

Advanced Standing

• Pennsylvania College of Technology

Career Opportunities

• Collision Repair Technician - May or may not require post-secondary education.
  
• Automobile Detailer
  
• *Collision Estimator
  
• Refinish Technician Assistant

*Post-secondary education required