Auto Body Collision Technology
A career in auto body collision technology includes repairing damaged vehicles. Auto Body Technicians repair and replace damaged body parts, restore structure integrity and refinish surfaces to match the original appearance of the vehicle.
Students learn skills in:
- Computerized laser measuring
- Metal frame and unibody straightening
- Computerized paint mixing
- Restoration and customization preparation and painting
- Labor and supplies estimation
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
- 66 credit diploma
- 72 credit degree
- In-person on Willmar campus
- Start in fall or spring
Program Delivery
Section titled “Program Delivery”- In person
- Willmar campus
- Monday–Thursday: 8 am–3 pm
- Friday: 8 am–12 pm
- Full time only
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Section titled “Program Cost*”Tuition/Fees
Section titled “Tuition/Fees”- AAS – $16,080,
- Diploma – $14,740
Additional costs
Section titled “Additional costs”- Tools: $4,800
- Certification test: $40
Program Highlights
Section titled “Program Highlights”Ridgewater College’s Auto Body Collision Technology program is NATEF-certified and the instructors are ASE master-certified (with Automotive Service Excellence high standards) in Painting and Refinishing, Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair, Structural Analysis & Damage Repair, Mechanical and Electrical Components.
Careers & Jobs
Section titled “Careers & Jobs”- Auto Body Collision Technician
- Refinish Technician
- Auto Collision Appraiser
- Auto Body Shop Manager