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SkillsUSA--Mike Smith, Co-Advisor

2009 1st place Josh Maddux--Auto Collision Repair Knowledge
2009 2nd place Chris Moore--Auto Collision Repair Knowledge
2009 3rd place Chris Moore--Auto Collision Repair (Refinishing)
2009 1st place Cory Campbell--Technical Spelling
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Automotive Collision

  • To become a fully skilled automotive collision repair technician, formal training followed by on-the-job instruction is recommended in order to stay abreast of advancing technologies in the automotive industry.
  • Excellent job opportunities are projected because of the large number of older workers who are expected to retire in the next 10 to 15 years.
  • Automotive Collision repair technicians need good reading ability and basic mathematics and computer skills to use printed and web-based technical manuals.


Instructor Profile
Mike Smith

Name:  Mike Smith
E-Mail:  mikesmith@lebanon.k12.mo.us
Certification:  ASE Certified
Education:  Missouri Southwest University
University Missouri--Columbia

Collision Repair Shop Owner--25+ years
Years in Education:  20+


Areas of Training
Collision Repair I--The course involves instruction and application in auto body repair including restoration of original contours of metal, replacing irreparable body parts, and final paint finish surface preparation.  Students will also be introduced to related automotive repairing services such as glass and trim replacement, lock and window machine repair, automobile refinishing, complete detail, and clean up.  Appropriate personal wear including safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or uniforms may be required for lab activities.

Collision Repair II--This course expands upon the course contents of Collision Re pair I to include writing damage reports in logical sequence, MIG and oxyacetylene welding, plastics repair, corrosion protection, interior and exterior fasteners, and air bags and supplemental restraint system.  Appropriate personal wear including safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or uniforms may be required for lab activities. Second year students have the opportunity to participate in an internship program during the last semester of their second year in the program.

Related Academics--Students will be expected to participate in and earn a C grade or better in the technical Math and English competencies required to complete the Collision Repair program. 

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition

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The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department  of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations. The Handbook is released biennially with its companion publication the Career Guide to Industries.  The current 2008-2009 edition was released in December 2007 and includes employment projections for the period 2006-2016.

Because the Occupational Outlook Handbook is a U.S. government publication it is not under copyright and is reproduced in various forms by other publishers, with additional information or features.