Due to state budget cuts, this program will be closing.  We will not be accepting new first year students in 2009 - 2010.  Second year Autobody students and students with enough advanced (Tech Prep) placement credit to take second year courses will be allowed to register next year.

Program Overview
This two-year program provides training in the two main areas of collision repair: body work and painting.

The first year of the program focuses on basic collision repair and complete car refinishing. The second year of the program focuses on structural repair, mechanical repair, and advanced refinishing including tinting and blending of paint. Other advanced training includes the repair techniques of aluminum and composite structure components. Students divide their time between lecture and lab classes to ensure they get theoretical training as well as employable skills.

Autobody repair is a rapidly changing field and CBC's autobody repair program aims to keep students updated on new materials being used in the auto industry and the techniques necessary to repair them. Students who complete the program will be prepared for entry-level employment in collision repair shops.

For more information, call 509-544-2269.

The program requires students achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 to be able to continue enrollment in major courses. The associate of applied science degree also requires a minimum grade of 2.0 for each major course. A student who achieves a grade of 1.9 or lower in any required major courses may repeat that course once to attempt to achieve a grade of 2.0 or higher. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the dean of the program prior to enrollment and must be based on extenuating circumstances.

Autobody Courses

Faculty

• Rhody Hayes
  Autobody Technology Instructor
  Location: V building, Room V 122
  Phone: 509-544-2269
  Email: rhody.hayes@columbiabasin.edu
  Education: A.A.S. Columbia Basin College

Courses taught at CBC: 
Basic Repair, Subassembly Repair, Principles of Painting, Repair Methods, Body Rebuilding I & II