HS Credits for 2 Year Program:
Year 1 – 3.0 Elective Credits
Year 2 – 2.0 Elective Credits and 1.0 Science Credit
VT Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements (PBGRs): BTC is currently in the process of
aligning PBGRs for Grade 11-12 Programs.
Industry Recognized Certifications: S/P2 Collision Repair Safety
Articulation Agreement: Lincoln Technical Institute
Students in this program will acquire the knowledge and skills to repair and refinish vehicles with a hands-on, minds-on approach. Using lessons and vocabulary learned in the classroom, students will apply research and problem solving skills in a scientific way to diagnose and repair vehicles, keep up with technological changes, as well as work independently and as a team. Units of study include: safety, hand and power tool identification and use, measuring, fasteners and materials, non-structural repairs, refinishing, and estimating.
Successful students either enter the workforce directly or continue to post-secondary education and trade schools.
Prerequisites/Recommended Skills:
Algebra and reading at grade level for industry tests and manuals. Students who succeed in this program have a high attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and good hand/eye coordination.