Auto Body Program

The auto body program at Bevill State Community College prepares students for careers as a custom painter, technician, glass installation technician, welder, metal fabricator, or paint technician. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct, and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Program courses include: structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer auto body program.

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Bevill State Community College

One Academy Drive, Daphne, AL

About
Bevill State Community College, located in Jasper, Alabama, was founded in 1992 through the merger of two former institutions, Walker State Technical College and Brewer State Junior College. The two institutions were formed through Alabama's passing of legislation in 1962 and 1963 regarding the formation and management of technical, community and junior colleges throughout the state. Two more campuses merged with Bevill State Community College in 1993 and 1998, creating a four campus two year institution dedicated to community growth and development through multiple program offerings that reflect the needs of the community and a up to date facilities that provide an environment conducive to success.

Academics
Bevill State Community College offers a number of academic and career programs that allow for a variety of paths for students. Academic programs facilitate the transfer to a four year institution through the completion of the freshman and sophomore years of education at a low financial cost, after which the student will be eligible to finish their bachelor degree at an accredited college or university. Students choosing to transfer will most likely follow the STARS, (Statewide Transfer and Articulation Reporting System) which provides an outline for courses and requirements for transfer to state institutions.

Career and technical programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform professionally in a given field. Such programs will result in a certificate or associate degree, with certificate programs taking less time to complete due to a lack of general education courses in the curriculum. Graduates of such programs will be eligible for entry into the workforce immediately after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Computer Science

Non credit courses are also available for individuals who wish to take a class or classes for personal interests or fun.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Bevill State Community College should complete and submit the application for admission either online or in person. Once completed an appointment should be made for a placement exam which will determine which general education courses a student will begin with. Students should also submit all pertinent documents, including transcripts. As open admissions school, students who meet the minimum requirements for admission will accepted. Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, work study programs and scholarships. Financial aid is disbursed based on need, with lower income students receiving more aid. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may also be eligible for external scholarships which provide financial assistance for a variety of reasons, such as ethnicity, merit, or writing skill. Such scholarships require a separate application to be submitted.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bevill State Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Description

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Description

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, automotive body and related repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Description

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, automotive glass installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.8% from 2014 to 2024

Painters, Transportation Equipment

Description

Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, painters, transportation equipment employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).