Facilities
Modern Fully-Equipped Labs
Get hands-on training with industry-standard techniques like refinishing, plastic repair, and structural and non-structural repairs.
About this program
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Careers
- Collision repair technician in a dealership
- Independent collision repair shop
- Fleet operation or self-employment
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Introduction to Non-Structural Collision Repair (ABC100)
- Introduction to Non-Structural Collision Repair Applications (ABC104)
- Basic Refinishing (ABC125)
- Basic Refinishing Applications (ABC129)
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (AMT104)
- Fundamentals of Electrical/Electronic and Air Conditioning (ABC115)
- Electrical/Electronic and Air Conditioning Applications (ABC116)
- Chassis Alignment, Steering and Suspension Principles (ABC127)
- Chassis Alignment, Steering and Suspension Application (ABC128)
- Collision Repair Welding (WEL105)
- Occupational Health and Safety (SAF110)
- Collision-Related Mechanical Principles (ABC209)
- Collision-Related Mechanical Application (ABC210)
- Structural Repair Procedures (ABC207)
- Structural Repair Procedures Laboratory (ABC208)
- Advanced Refinishing Theory (ABC226)
- Advanced Refinishing Laboratory (ABC227)
- Repair Procedures Fundamentals (ABC228)
- Repair Procedures Applications (ABC229)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Student Experience
“The big thing that drew me to Penn College was the amount of time working in the lab compared to the time in the classroom. We spend 75-80% of our time in the lab doing hands-on training, working with partners and teachers. I work better with my hands. So, this hands-on learning helps me learn and grow.”
Shane McDonnell
Collision Repair Technology
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Related Programs
Follow your passion
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Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Collision Repair Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
SkillsUSA
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Penn College Classic Cruisers
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Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
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Study Abroad
Gain global experience
At Penn College, the world is your classroom. Soak in the global experience by taking part in our study abroad program where you’ll study in Italy’s exotic car repair shops.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Students supplement lab work with Honda field trip
Students in the collision repair program recently visited the Honda Heritage Center and Honda manufacturing facility in Marysville, Ohio, learning about the history of the Honda Motor Co. and its various technologies, as well as how the manufacturing process relates to their curriculum at Penn College.
More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
View the Collision Repair Tool List
You are required to have a uniform and hard-toed shoes for lab classes. It is recommended that you purchase three uniforms.
Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. William K Berry, Body Shop Manager, CPR Auto Center
- Mr. Evan Bieber, '05, Manager, Collision Repair, Faulkner Collision Center of Hanover
- Mr. Zachary Graybill, '15, Assistant Manager, Blaise Alexander Body Shop
- Mr. Donald Gunther, Instructor, SUN Area Technical Institute
- Mr. Ian J Hilner, '11, Collision Repair Technician, Murray Motors Collision Center
- Mr. George Hofmann, Center Manager, Caliber Collision Center
- Mr. Jeremiah Hunter, '00, Material Damage Adjuster, Erie Insurance
- Mr. Daniel L Maloney Jr., National Sales Manager, Dent Fix Equipment
- Mr. John Martin, Manager, Performance Learning, PPG Industries Inc.
- Mr. Brian A Moore, CPCU, Claims Manager - Material Damage, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
- Mr. Robert Noaker, Jr., Owner, Noaker's Auto Body LLC
- Mr. Rusty Orelli, Owner, Orelli Supply, Inc.
- Mr. David Pachutski, Owner, Dave's Auto Body Clinic
- Mr. Kenneth Pastore, '16, Estimator/Technician, Town Auto Body
- Mr. Dennis Schlauch, Automotive Collision Repair Appraiser
- Mr. Denny Steward, Service First Inspector, State Farm Insurance
- Mr. Ed Stroble, Owner, Stroble's Garage
- Mr. David W Swartzlander, CEO, CPR Auto Center, LLC
- Mr. Paul Vollman, Service Manager, Budman Auto Body
- Mr. J. Todd Warren, Sales Representative, PPG Industries
- Mr. Greg Wesner, General Manager, Orelli Supply, Inc.