Program Description
This program is a 9-month program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a collision repair technician and/or painter. All phases of refinishing are covered including basecoat and clear coat applications. MIG welding, plastic and fiberglass repair, sheet metal repair and replacement, estimating, glass replacement, damage analysis including unibody and full frame alignment, electrical and mechanical diagnosing, and other related topics are covered.
A general education component of communications, occupational relations, and computational skills are integrated into the program. Successful completion of the first semester or permission of the instructor is required to continue to the next semester. Strong basic math and good reading skills are recommended. Placement in specific math and English courses is determined by the college assessment test.
Parker Technical Education Center
Classes for this program are located in Rathdrum, Idaho, 12 miles from Coeur d’Alene at the Parker Technical Education Center
Cal DeHaas
Collision Repair Technology Instructor
Office: Parker Technical Education Center 144
Phone: (208) 769-3440
Email: Cal.DeHaas@nic.edu
2021 - 2022 Tool List
APPROXIMATE COST OF TOOLS / SUPPLIES (NOTE: Does not include cost of textbooks)
$1800 - $2200 (Prices subject to change based on price quotes received from the vendors)
Autobody Collision Repair Required Tool List
| Must Have for 2nd Day of Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each | Charcoal paint respirator |
| 1 | Each | Safety glasses |
| 1 | Each | 3-ring note binder |
| Must Have by Mid September | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each | Roll away tool chest or tool cart |
| 1 | Each | Tool box with lock (top chest type) |
| 1 | Each | Welding welpers |
| 1 | Pair | Wire cutters |
| 2 | Pair | Regular vise grips |
| 2 | Pair | C-clamp vise grips |
| 1 | Pair | Welding vise grips |
| 1 | Each | Air blow gun (Acme typhoon preferred) |
| 1 | Each | Putty knife, 1" blade |
| 1 | Each | Plastic mixing board |
| 1 | Each | Sponge sanding pad |
| 1 | Each | Durablock kit |
| 1 | Each | 3 “ small air angle grinder |
| 1 | Each | 3" air grinder attachment |
| 1 | Each | Auto shield weld helmet |
| 1 | Each | 3M bodyman respirator |
| 1 | Each | Leather work shoes |
| 1 | Each | Painting suit |
| 1 | Each | Leather gloves (light for MIG welding) |
| 1 | Each | Welding jacket |
| 10 | Each | CP-1Air fittings |
| Must Have by Mid October | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each | Hand file board (17 1/2 inch) |
| 1 | Each | Short picking body hammer |
| 1 | Each | Cross peen body hammer |
| 1 | Each | General purpose dolly |
| 1 | Each | Toe dolly |
| 1 | Each | Light dinging spoon |
| 1 | Each | Door panel remover |
| 1 | Each | Cotter key remover |
| 1 | Each | 6” dual action sander |
| 1 | Each | Air dill (reversible) |
| 1 | Each | 1/4” drive air ratchet |
| Must Have by November 1st | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set | 3/8” drive socket set with ratchet (metric & standard)v |
| 1 | Set | 1/4” drive socket set with ratchet (metric & standard) |
| 1 | Set | 1/4” and 3/8” deep sockets (metric & standard) |
| 1 | Set | Torx bits 1/4 drive set T-27 etc. |
| 1 | Set | Combo box end, open-end wrenches (metric standard) |
| 1 | Set | Torx blade screwdriver set |
| 1 | Set | Torx bits (nos. T-40, T-45, & T-50 to fit 3/8” ratchet) |
| 1 | Set | Allen wrenches (metric & standard) |
| 1 | Each | Magnetic Phillips screwdriver |
| 1 | Set | Straight blade screwdriver set |
| 1 | Pair | Standard pliers |
| 1 | Pair | Needle nose pliers |
| 1 | Pair | Channel lock pliers |
| 1 | Each | Center punch |
| 1 | Each | Spring style center punch |
| 1 | Set | Flat blade X-acto knife |
| 1 | Set | 16’ measuring tape (standard & metric settings) |
| 1 | Each | Small flashlight (250 lumens minimum) |
| 1 | Each | Drill bit set (up to 1/4”) |
| 1 | Each | Step drill bit up to 1/2” |
| 1 | Each | Hand board file ( 8 1/2”) |
| 1 | Each | Deadblow hammer |
| 1 | Each | Small ball peen hammer |
| 2 | Each | ket screwdrivers - flat blades |
|
Additional Required Tools for Body Technicians ONLY See Instructor - Approximate Additional Cost $1400 |
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each | Slapper file |
| 1 | Each | 3/8” air ratchet |
| 1 | Each | 3" dual action sander |
| 1 | Each | Vixen body file |
| 1 | Each | Vixen file handle |
| 1 | Each | Air file with vacuum sanding attachment |
| 1 | Each | Geared orbital air sander with vacuum sanding attachment |
| 1 | Each | 1/2” drive socket set with ratchet |
| 1 | Each | PHandboard 10 1/2" |
| 1 | Each | Die grinder |
| 1 | Each | Knipex pliers |
NIC Collision Repair Technology Program
