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SCC is perfect for students passionate about entering the world of collision repair & refinishing technology. Prepare to play a vital role in the automotive industry by restoring damaged vehicles to their original condition, ensuring safety, and providing a crucial service to vehicle owners and insurance companies.

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COLLISION REPAIR

Train in our modern, clean facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, where you'll learn to assess both visible and structural damage on vehicles. Through utilizing various tools and techniques, including computerized diagnostic equipment, you'll gain the skills necessary to identify all required repairs. Our program offers hands-on training facilitated by industry professionals boasting over 50 years of combined real-world automotive experience. Additionally, participants have the chance to engage in work-based learning opportunities with local companies, providing valuable experience, college credit, and essential networking connections.
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Life at Scc

At SCC, student life offers plenty of opportunities for involvement and growth. With over 20 clubs and organizations, there's something for everyone, including Student Government and Veterans Club. Student Athletics promotes fitness and team spirit, while the game room provides a fun space to relax. The modern fitness center supports a healthy lifestyle, making the campus a lively and inclusive place to be. Off-Campus students can find a variety of things to do including shopping, hiking nature preserves, or visiting the historical district.

The opportunities are
endless

Are you ready to join the next generation of highly skilled, motivated and passionate collision repair professionals? Follow the links to find the opportunities that await you with Collision Engineering.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Collision Engineering Program is looking for people with passion, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. To complete the Program, you must obtain an apprenticeship with a qualified collision repair center. The majority of employers will require a valid driver's license and clean driving record, a clean drug test and a high school diploma or equivalent.
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Jesse
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The program doesn't give you the job but it gives you the opportunity to learn and grow and become a better tech than when you came in. Just working in a shop is an amazing opportunity in and of itself.

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Cinthia
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There are many routes you can take, whether you own your own shop, restore cars, or become a painter, by earning additional certifications. You are not really stuck doing one thing. There are multiple different roads you can go down.

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Karina
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I got into collision because I wanted to be able to work on my own car. The internship program really helped me get into the industry and allowed me to learn how everything works. Every day you learn something new.

New people. New passion.
New skills. New tech.
Lifelong learning &
love for what you do.

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Contact Us

Brian Garner

Instructor / Department Chair Transportation
garnerd@sandhills.edu