This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Auto Collision Repair Technology program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.
Program Safety & Physical Considerations
- Ability to focus on safety around moving equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment
- Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and legs and stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
- Ability to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately and apply problem solving skills
- Ability to tolerate some chemicals and strong odors
Essential Aptitudes Recommended
- Eye/hand/foot coordination
- Finger and manual dexterity
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Arm/hand steadiness
- Form Perception
- Spatial Acuity
Reading & Language Arts Levels
- Grade level or above reading and writing skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Technical Reading skills
Math Level
- Basic Math Level
- College Prep Algebra I
- College Prep Geometry
- Ability to convert fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
- Linear measurement, work with a ruler
End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test
- NOCTI
Industry Certifications
- Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program
Program Requirements & Related Costs
- Pants: $15
- School Shirt: $6
- Leather Work Boots: $20-25
Cooperative Education
- Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
- Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site
Articulation Agreements
- Statewide articulation agreement
- Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Automotive Training Center
Other Skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member to complete projects
- Basic computer skills
