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TRAIN TO BECOME A COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN AT UTI LONG BEACH
51-54 weeks
3 to 6 weeks
ABOUT THE LONG BEACH COLLISION REPAIR PROGRAM
COLLISION REPAIR SKILLS STUDENTS WILL LEARN
The CRRT program includes courses that cover key topics in the collision repair industry. These include:
- Exterior Panel Alignment
- Exterior Panel Repair I & II
- Exterior Panel Replacement
- Welding and Cutting
- Structural Damage Analysis
- Structural Alignment & Replacement
- Introduction to Refinishing
- Vehicle Preparation for Painting
- Finish Applications
- Power Systems & Controls
- Drive Train & Related Systems
- Vehicle Undercar and SRS
- Damage Analysis I
- Custom Paint Fundamentals
- Custom Body Fundamentals
WHY THIS EMPLOYER HIRES UTI GRADS
COLLISION REPAIR DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATIONS IN LONG BEACH
The Long Beach campus offers two variations of the Collision program: Collision Repair & Refinish Technology and Collision Repair & Refinish Technology + Estimating.
Graduates of either program receive diplomas. They also receive I-CAR certifications — which are highly valued by the industry — and they can go on to test for additional certifications if they choose.INDUSTRY-ALIGNED, HANDS-ON TRAINING
CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES
One of the great things about working in collision repair is that you’re not limited to just one path. Most of our grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Here are some possible entry-level and advanced career paths in the industry:77
- Collision Repair Technician
- Appraiser
- Estimator
- Inspector
Entry-level
- Auto Physical Damage Appraiser
- Non-Structural Technician
- Steel Structural Technician
- Shop Manager
Advanced
Read our career guide to learn more about these career paths and others.
13,000+
$48,740
ABOUT THE CAMPUS
UTI Long Beach is conveniently located near several freeways, making it easy to navigate to and from the campus. It’s also within driving distance to exciting attractions like the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame, Knott’s Berry Farm and, of course, the beach!
CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
562-541-7000 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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