Transportation
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a certified examiner or master technician in the trade. Study draft only.
Auto Body & Collision
9–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
workplace safety, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and PPE selectiontrade math including measurement, area, and estimating calculationswritten and verbal communication for the shop environment and career readinessvehicle frame and structural damage diagnosis, measuring systems, and straightening using hydraulic equipmentpanel repair including dent removal, metal finishing, plastic repair, and panel replacementMIG/MAG and spot welding, weld quality inspection, and safe welding practicessurface preparation, primer application, color matching, spray technique, and clearcoat application using waterborne and solvent-borne systemscollision damage estimating using industry software, parts identification, and labor time guidescapstone project integrating structural, panel, welding, and refinish skills on a complete vehicle repairsupervised externship at an employer worksite applying skills in a production environmenttargeted preparation for I-CAR ProLevel and ASE B-series certification examinations
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $20,260 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ASE B-series | Industry certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence |
| I-CAR ProLevel | Industry certification | Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Automotive: Small Engine & Power Equipment → Automotive Technology → Auto Body & Collision → Diesel & Heavy Truck
