Autobody and Paint Technology ITC

Interm Technical Certificate

Trades and Industry

The Autobody and Paint Technology Program prepares students for rewarding careers in the collision repair and refinishing industry, the custom paint and car restoration fields, or for self-employment in related collision repair areas. The program is approved by the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR) and includes hands-on training utilizing the latest techniques and equipment in the industry. Training includes computerized estimating and measuring systems, paint mixing, refinishing, spot repair, steel and aluminum MIG welding, plastic and fiberglass repair, electical, and custom painting. Learning takes place on mock-up vehicles first semester to build fundamental skill sets and primarily "real" customer projects second semester. Students have the opportunity to earn multiple I-CAR and Institute for Automative Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.

Contact Information: Trades & Industry Division Parker Technical Education Center 7064 West Lancaster Road Rathdrum, ID 83858 Phone: (208) 769-3448