Program Overview

Program Overview

The Auto Body Technician - Estimating and Shop Management certificate prepares students to perform the estimating and shop management duties required within most collision repair companies. The shop is designed to simulate an actual collision repair shop using the three top estimating and shop management platforms found in the industry.

Program Objectives

Estimating/Shop Management certificate graduates will be prepared to:

• identify types of vehicle construction
• identify and analyze collision damage
• estimate repair costs using 3 different estimating systems
• compare & analyze the differences between different shop management systems
• use and understand mechanical & electrical terminology

Program Requirements

• ABT 235 Estimating and Shop Management 15 credits

Total Program Credits

Total Program Credits: 15

Important Notes

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.