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Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repairs and refinishes cars after accidents.
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Collision repair technicians straighten frames, replace panels, repair plastics and glass, and match and spray paint so damaged vehicles look and drive like new. Newer cars add sensors and cameras that must be recalibrated.
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High school courses that build toward it
- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Welding and Metal Fabrication · Career and Technical
Builds tools and machines, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.
- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- Physics · Science
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Physical Education · Health and PE
Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.
Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.