Auto Body
Career Cluster: Transportation
Resources for Students
Auto Body. This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. The Auto Body program includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.
Student Success Planning Guide
This Student Career Planning Guide is organized by career clusters identified by the States’ Career Clusters Initiative (http://careerclusters.org/16clusters.cfm) and by MDOE CTE; U.S. Dept. of Education National Center for Education Statistics CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) codes; and by the MACTE and MDOE Tech Groups.
Occupations Relating to this Career Cluster: (also available online at http://online.onetcenter.org/find/career?c=16&g=Go)
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Electrical/Electronic Technician |
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Environmental Compliance Inspector |
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Facility Engineer |
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Environmental Compliance Specialist |
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Facility Maintenance Manager and Engineer |
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Environmental Engineer |
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Industrial Electrician |
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Environmental Manager |
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Industrial Equipment Mechanic |
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Environmental Protection Specialist |
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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician |
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Environmental Scientist |
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Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician |
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First Responder |
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Automotive Service Technician |
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Hazardous Materials Manager |
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Avionics Technician |
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Health and Safety Manager |
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Bus and Truck Mechanic |
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Industrial Health and Safety Engineer |
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Collision Repair Technician |
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Industrial Hygienist |
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Diesel Engine Specialist |
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Risk Manager |
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Motorboat Mechanic |
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Safety Analyst |
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Off-Road Equipment Technician |
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International Logistics Specialist |
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Rail Locomotive and Car Mechanic and Repairer |
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Logistician |
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Service Manager |
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Logistics Analyst |
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Service Writer |
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Logistics Consultant |
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Ship Mechanic and Repairer |
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Logistics Engineer |
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector |
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Logistics Manager |
Approved Secondary Auto Body Programs (Centers and Locations)
Resources for Educators
Standards and Competencies / Competency Record Forms
Approved standards for this tech group:
- NATEF Painting & Refinishing
- NATEF Non-Structural Repair
- National Automobile Technicians Education
Foundation (NATEF)
Auto Body: Painting and Refinishing Standards and Competencies PDF | MS Word
NATEF Auto Body Student Competency Record: PDF E-Form | MS Word
2/17/12
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