This courses are National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) certified programs that provide students foundational skills in a real-world shop setting.  Students are introduced to metalworking, painting, body repair, MIG welding and shop safety. The first year students work on building-up their hours of experience in each skill necessary to become a successful collision repair technician. Second year students advance their skills and are introduced to frame technology, estimating and customer service. Certification credit for one of the two years of work experience required for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing is available to students upon successful completion of the course. Students may be eligible to earn college credit.