Salary Estimates:
Average Salary* (Boston) $ 42,500
Average Salary* (U.S.) $ 35,690 * According to KUDER.COM
Sample Job Titles: Automotive Body and Related Repairers, Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Estimator/Appraiser Claims Adjuster, Field Inspector/Appraiser, Painters, Transportation Equipment
Technical and Higher Education Majors: Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Certification and Career Advancement: Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), although voluntary, is the pervasive industry credential for non entry-level automotive body repairers. This is especially true in large, urban areas. Repairers may take up to four ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Exams. Repairers who pass at least one exam and have 2 years of hands-on work experience earn ASE certification. The completion of a postsecondary program in automotive body repair may be substituted for 1 year of work experience. Those who pass all four exams become ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Technicians. Automotive body repairers must retake the examination at least every 5 years to retain their certification. Many vehicle manufacturers and paint manufacturers also have product certification programs that can advance a repairers career.
CONNECTIONS TO WORK AND HIGHER EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE IN HIGH SCHOOL
OSHA G10 10 hour General Industry Certification
ASE REFRIGERANT CERTIFICATION (ASER) 603
BASF PAINTING: COLOR MATCH & BLEND
NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS EDUCATION FOUNDATION [NATEF]
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE CERT [NATEF/ASE]
COLLEGE CREDITS AVAILABLE IN HIGH SCHOOL
Tech Prep Connection
NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Associates Degree Program
| College: Articulated Course/Number | Possible Credits |
| TT105 Intro. To Transportation Technology | 2 |
| TT114 Oxy and Electric Welding and Cutting | 2 |
| AUB101 Fundmtls. Of Auto Body Metal Repair | 3 |
| AUB102 Fundmtls. Of Auto Body Metal Repair Lab | 2 |
| AUB137 Fundmtls.- Paints and Refinishing Equip. | 2 |
| AUB 138 Fund.- Paints and Refinishing Equip. Lab. | 2 |
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE: $500 TUITION CREDIT
PREPARATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS EXAMINATION TO BECOME LICENSED AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISER COURSE AVAILABLE THROUGH NE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM must be at least 18 years old with 2 years work experience in field.