Hands-on foundations for collision repair technicians: damage analysis, structural basics, panel repair and replacement, welding and joining, refinishing preparation and safety system checks.
Who this course is for
Shop helpers, detailers and new technicians moving into collision repair, and auto technicians adding body work.
What you’ll be able to do
- Analyze damage and follow the repair plan and procedures
- Explain vehicle structures and why procedures matter
- Repair and replace exterior panels
- Understand joining methods and refinishing preparation
- Use VR and mixed-reality tools to preview, simulate, assemble and verify repairs
Course curriculum
Module 1: Shop safety and the collision repair process
Learn the collision repair workflow from estimate to delivery, the technician role, shop safety for dust, fumes, welding and refinishing, and why following the vehicle maker's repair procedures matters.
Module 2: Damage analysis and vehicle structures
Learn unibody and body-on-frame structures, crumple zones, how energy travels through a vehicle, measuring for structural damage and identifying hidden damage during teardown.
Module 3: Panel repair and replacement
Learn metal straightening, filler application and shaping, plastic repair, and removing and installing bolt-on and welded panels with correct gaps and alignment.
Module 4: Welding, joining and corrosion protection
Collision repair uses several joining methods.
Module 5: Refinish prep and safety system checks
Prepare repairs for paint and return safety systems to working order.
Module 6: VR and mixed reality: preview, simulate, assemble and verify
How techs use VR headsets, spatial computing headsets and mixed-reality smart glasses to preview, simulate, assemble and verify installations and repairs.
How it works
Self-paced online course. Lifetime access. Work through the modules in order, apply the checklists on real jobs, and finish with a Certificate of Completion.
FAQ
Is this a license or certification? No. This is skills training. You receive a Certificate of Completion. Licensing requirements vary by state and trade — always verify your local requirements.
Do I need a headset? No. The VR and mixed-reality module explains how the tools are used on the job; no hardware is included or required.
How long do I have access? Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it’s not for me? Contact support within 14 days of purchase.