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Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing

Classroom/Shop activities are a key part of this program and provide the opportunity for students to apply what they've learned and build their skills. The program offers extensive hands-on training in a body and fender shop environment that mirrors the workplace, giving the students practice in all aspects of the profession, including tool room management, repair estimating, and shop supervision. The Auto Body advisory committee enhances the program's effectiveness and advocates for workforce training and Bates Technical College. [Landspeed (world's fastest automobile) Project]

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Career Paths

Completion could lead to employment as: 
  •  Frame Repairer 
  •  Glass Installer 
  •  Shop Estimator 
  •  Painter 
  •  Truck-Body Builder 
  •  Renovator


To learn more about this program or to arrange a personal tour of the program, please contact:


Bob Traufler, Career Specialist
253.680.7412, btraufler @ bates.ctc.edu 

Bill Byrn, Instructor
253.680.7458, bbyrn @ bates.ctc.edu

Doug Yarbrough, Instructor
253.680.7457, dyarbrough @ bates.ctc.edu

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