5806 - Automotive Collision Technology Technician (C.C.)

The mission of the Automotive Collision Technology Technician program is to prepare students for employment or specialized training as a collision repair or refinish technician by providing remarkable training and education for future professionals and their employers. The program provides instruction on theory and operation through courses that align with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification areas. Students completing this program will gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for distinctive success in a global economy.

The Automotive Collision Technology Technician program is designed to provide the training you need to become a professional technician. The program is a total of 1,400 contact hours which can be completed in 12 months.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

The program is NATEF accredited in areas B2 through B5 for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and will prepare you for ASE Certification Exams.

In addition to the regular College application, students are strongly encouraged to contact the Automotive Program Manager’s office at (904) 633-8334 or autodiesel@fscj.edu for proper course sequencing selection.

Students who are admitted into this program must pass a medical evaluation of their ability to wear a respirator. Upon gaining medical clearance, the student is also required to pass a qualitative fit test (QLFT) while wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE) respirator/breathing apparatus. Both assessments will be administered before the end of the second course. Students who are unable to pass either assessment may not be allowed to continue in the program.

Adult Basic Skills are a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. In order to earn the Career Certificate, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s) on an approved adult basic skills assessment or qualify for a waiver. Visit the Available Assessments webpage for program exit scores. College Assessment and Certification locations and information can be found at on the Assessment and Certification webpage. For students who need assistance in order to meet the exit requirement(s), the College offers remediation through tutoring, referral to online resources and/or completion of Academic Skills Building (ASB) coursework in Mathematics and Reasoning through Language Arts.

(904) 633-8334 or autodiesel@fscj.edu.