Eligible students may earn college credits while attending the Auto Body Repair program with our articulation agreement with Lincoln Technical Institute.
Students gain experience in detailing, mechanical and electrical repair, panel replacement, plastics and adhesives, refinishing techniques and procedures, management and operation of a privately owned auto body business.
Students restore, paint, and refinish vehicles using the advanced equipment and techniques that are used in the industry. Shop vehicles, student vehicles, and customer vehicles are used in the class. A welding enrichment course is included in the curriculum to prepare students for bodywork and restoration in a commercial shop.
Recommended Prerequisites: An understanding of basic algebra and geometry as well as the ability to add, subtract,multiply, divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; basic customary and metric measuring skills; ability to perform physical labor on the job site and in the classroom; competency with fine and gross motor skills, and attention to detail; ability to be self-directed.
Level 2: If accepted student must have a work-based learning assignment set up by the end of year one for the following year.
Reading Level of class materials: Grade 10.6
Embedded Credits: 1 Science OR 1 Math
Jason Picard joined Stafford in August 2024, he comes to us with 23 years experience in the collision technician and automotive paint industry. He has two sons, and has been a volunteer leader with Scouts BSA for 13 years. Jason says that he is outgoing and easy to get along with.
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Scott Herdling Joined Stafford in November 2018. Scott was born and raised in Connecticut then in his early 20’s moved to Vermont to pursue a career working on automobiles. For 18 years Scott worked on automobiles in the aspect of customizing, mobile electronics, audio & video and detailing. One of Scott’s biggest accomplishments was having the show car that he built over 8 years be featured in an international magazine. In his spare time, Scott also owns his own automotive brand and runs a European car show held every year at the local Fairgrounds. Through this show, Scott has been able to donate thousands of dollars yearly for various local, regional, and national charities he is involved with.
Auto Body Repair
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Career Tree – Education with Purpose
This infographic uses the image of a large tree to illustrate career pathways in Auto Body Repair.
The tree begins with roots that represent the personal and educational foundation needed for career success. The trunk symbolizes growth, and the tree branches into three progressively higher levels of careers represented by layered platforms surrounding the tree.
The roots of the tree are labeled with four foundational elements:
These elements are presented as the basis for career development.
With Program Completion
Career Options include:
Apprenticeship, Associate Degree, Advanced Certification, Experience, etc.
Career options include:
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Ph.D., Specialized Training, Experience, etc.
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The tree represents a progression of career development:
The visual emphasizes that career growth is continuous and that each stage builds upon the previous one.
