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The Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology program provides the knowledge and skills to complete structural and non-structural damage repairs and paint and refinish on automotive equipment.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in businesses that perform these repairs. Entry and advancement levels depend on the training completed, knowledge and ability levels, work performance and ethics.

The program holds regular information sessions to answer questions and provide interested individuals with more details.

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All sessions are 6 to 9 p.m. in the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on Scott Northern Wake Campus (6851 Perry Creek Road in Raleigh) or Building P on Southern Wake Campus (4621 Tech Road in Raleigh).

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Career Outlook


  • Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
    32122.88
    Starting Salary
    44855.16
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector, Except Aviation
    39718.68
    Starting Salary
    87145.76
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairer
    33031.24
    Starting Salary
    47421.11
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairer
    29114.11
    Starting Salary
    44669.68
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Tire Repairer and Changer
    28134.26
    Starting Salary
    35710.13
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Maintenance and Repair Worker, General
    30550.14
    Starting Salary
    46585.33
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Electrical and Electronic Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment
    46716.80
    Starting Salary
    79164.80
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
    27371.07
    Starting Salary
    45185.27
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer, Motor Vehicles
    32342.98
    Starting Salary
    45526.72
    Median Annual Wage
    -14%
    Growth*
  • First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
    45946.28
    Starting Salary
    75680.86
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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