 Students
develop technical competencies to complete the actual repair of
automobile and light truck bodies. Bodywork involves MIG welding,
repairing damaged body panels, body panel replacement, and plastic
filler applications. After completion of the bodywork, the
repaired surfaces are refinished. The repairperson acquires
hands-on experience using welding equipment, special hand/power
tools, and paint spray equipment. Safety techniques are
emphasized. As a requirement of the Auto Body Repair program, all
second-year students are required to take the State of Michigan
Unitized Body Repair test. Passing this test is a State
requirement to work as an auto body technician in a body shop in
Michigan. This test will count as the student's semester exam. If
they pass the test, they are not required to take the final exam
at the end of the school year. If necessary, the test may be taken
again second semester and will count as the final exam.
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