Autobody & Collison Repair

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James Luna

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Mr. Luna has been in the auto body repair and refinishing business for 23 years. His interest was piqued in this hands-on field during his attending the auto body class at UTC! He has owned and operated his own auto body and repair business for 20 years. Mr. Luna takes pride in his talents and enjoys teaching others how to use the needed tools safely and effectively. His attention to detail shows in his fine repair work. For Mr. Luna, working on a vehicle is like being a detective. You just don’t know how extensive or how much damage there is on some jobs until you start investigating! 

When he is not in his shop or teaching at UTC, you can find him hiking or just enjoying the outdoors. He shares his life with his wife and is a proud father of a teen and a pre-teen daughter.

About the Program

Auto body technicians and shop owners on through resto-mod specialists, people with skills to rebuild, repair and mod automobiles, rucks and specialty vehicles are in high demand globally.

Each damaged vehicle presents a new puzzle to explore. Auto body technician and composite materials training at UTC will teach you how to solve these problems by using specialized equipment and tools to straighten frames, remove dents, replace parts, shape material and accurately match paint finishes. Students will learn to assess collision damage and characteristics, plan and implement high quality repairs and build exceptional customer service skills to propel their careers and interests.

Program Length: Two years

Industry Alignment

Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR); Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); ASE Education Foundation; Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Autobody

High School Credit Embedded

Coming soon!

Dual Enrollment/College Credit Opportunities

Coming soon!

Professional Certification Opportunities
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR); Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); ASE Education Foundation; Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Memberships
SkillsUSA, National Technical Honor Society, Professional Orgs

Skills Developed in this Program
Critical-thinking skills

Automotive body and glass repairers evaluate vehicle damage and determine necessary repair strategies:

  • Customer-service skills

  • Simple on through complex project management

  • Dexterity

  • Mechanical skills and Tools of the Trade: classic and cutting edge

  • Time-management skills

Occupations in This Field

  • Auto body technician

  • Customization technician

  • Paint technician

  • Shop owner

  • Mechanic

  • Auto parts technician

  • Restoration technician

  • Insurance adjustor / claim evaluator

  • Hobbyist