Refinish Technician Certificate

Additional information available on the Automotive Collision Technology Department website.

The Refinish Technician Certificate is designed for students to learn a variety of techniques and skills associated with work on motor vehicle surfaces, specifically the preparation and application of paint to vehicles that have been repaired. Students also learn how to operate spray equipment, as well as skills used to tint and blend panels, and detailing procedures involved in paint refinishing of vehicles.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Refinish Technician certificate program, students should be able to:

• Prepare and refinish surfaces
• Set up and operate spray gun equipment
• Perform advanced painting skills (e.g., modifications of base coat/tints, application and blending to adjacent areas)