Auto Body Repair Technology

Program Description

» Refinish vehicle surfaces using modern welding, sanding, masking, painting, and airbrushing techniques.
» Customize the interior and body of vehicles by applying professional methods and creative refinishing.
» Operate the same advanced collision repair and painting equipment as automotive professionals.

CAREER FOCUS: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Program Courses

» Collision Nonstructural Inspection & Repair
» Collision Painting & Refinishing
» Collision Structural Inspection & Repair
» Electrical & Mechanical

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Credentials & Certifications

» ASE Student Certification - Collision Mechanical and Electrical - 4pts
» ASE Student Certification - Collision Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair - 4pts
» ASE Student Certification - Collision Painting and Refinishing - 4pts
» ASE Student Certification - Collision Structural Analysis and Damage - 4pts
» Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10-Hour Training - 1pt

» 3M: Head, Eye and Face Protection - 1pt

» 3M Hearing & Noise Protection - 1pt

Career Opportunities

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Program Instructor

Instructor: Josh Swingle

Teaching since: 2014

Teaching at Mid-East since: 2014

Credentials: Route B teaching license, The Ohio State University

Field Experience: Dutro Ford Body Shop-Body Repair Technician, MPW Industrial Services-Body Repair Technician

Other Roles at Mid-East: SkillsUSA Advisor

Notable Awards/Accomplishments: Husband, Father of two

Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Farming, riding four wheelers, off roading, restoring old trucks, and spending time with family

Family Graduates of Mid-East: Tim Swingle (father)-Auto Body Repair, Jimmy Staker-Vo Ag, Scott Staker-Welding, Josh Swingle-Auto Body Repair, Marybeth Swingle (Wife)-AOP, Charlie Wilkins (Father-in-Law)-Welding, Glenna Mitchell (Mother-in-Law)-Cosmetology