Auto Body Program

The auto body program at Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer auto body program.

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Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program

8040 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

Are you looking for a career in demand? Then nursing is an outstanding option. The Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center offers an outstanding program in nursing. The school is located in Plattsburgh, New York. Currently, the medium salary for nurses is $64,690. Not to mention that you will help people while earning a good salary. The cost of tuition is $9,950.

The program requires 1160 hours of study and is accredited. This program has an articulation agreement with North Country Community College for those wishing to continue their educational advancement to a Registered Nursing degree.

In order to apply for admission, students must:

• Complete the standard application
• Take entrance examination (TEAS)
• Selected applicants will be invited for an on-campus interview
• Send in official high school transcript

Champlain Valley Technical Education and Career Center offers small class sizes. This allows future nurses to get the hands on experience they need. Students will also take part in clinical experiences to ensure they have the skills needed to enter the workforce. Nursing is a rewarding career that has a lot to offer.

Prospective students can contact the school at (518) 561-0100, Ext. 241 for further information.

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $52460
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $38890
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $45280

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $46060
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $51890
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $45210

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