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TRAIN TO BECOME A COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN AT UTI HOUSTON

Every day, accidents happen on the road, and we rely on trained technicians to fix the damage. If you’re interested in a career working on all types of vehicles, consider becoming a collision repair technician. In less than a year, you can get the training you need right here at the auto body shop school at our Houston campus.1,7

51-54 weeks

Program length

Diploma

Granted to CRRT graduates

ABOUT THE HOUSTON COLLISION REPAIR PROGRAM

In the Collision Repair & Refinish Technology (CRRT) program, you can prepare to become a skilled collision repair technician in just 51 to 54 weeks. UTI’s auto body shop school was developed with I-CAR, the provider of collision repair training standards as defined by the industry.

COLLISION REPAIR SKILLS STUDENTS CAN LEARN

Students enrolled at UTI Houston can gain the skills needed to reshape and restore a wide variety of vehicles. They get hands-on training with the tools, equipment and technology used in collision repair centers across the country. Course topics in the program include:

  • Exterior panel alignment
  • Exterior panel repair
  • Exterior panel replacement
  • Welding and cutting
  • Structural damage analysis
  • Structural alignment & replacement
  • Introduction to refinishing
  • Vehicle preparation for painting
  • Finish applications
  • Power systems & controls
  • Drive train & related systems
  • Vehicle undercar and SRS
  • Damage analysis
  • Custom paint fundamentals
  • Custom body fundamentals

WHAT AN EMPLOYER HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE CRRT PROGRAM

Hear from Britton Drown, Service King Collision Repair Center’s communications manager, on the demand for collision repair technicians and how UTI students are prepared to pursue a career in the industry.

COLLISION REPAIR DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATIONS IN HOUSTON

Before enrolling in a training program, it’s important to research the documentation awarded to graduates. This helps demonstrate a graduate’s skill level and commitment to prospective employers.

At UTI Houston, students who complete the Collision Repair & Refinish Technology or Collision Repair & Refinish Technology + Estimating programs receive a diploma. They also receive I-CAR certifications for:

  • Non-Structural Technician Level 1
  • Steel Structural Technician Level 1
  • Aluminum Structural Technician Level 1
  • Refinish Technician Level 2
  • Estimating Level 1

After their program, some grads choose to test for additional certifications, such as 3M Plastics and Composite Repair Systems or the Chief Velocity Certification.

INDUSTRY-ALIGNED, HANDS-ON TRAINING

As a student in the collision repair program, you can gain the knowledge and skills valued by the industry. In addition to I-CAR, the program was created with five industry-leading brands:

  • 3M
  • Audatex
  • Axalta
  • Information Services Inc.
  • Chief Automotive Technologies

CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

UTI’s auto body shop school in Houston is designed to get you on track toward a role as an entry-level technician. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with experience and hard work. Some common entry-level and advanced collision repair roles include: 77

    Entry-level

  • Collision repair technician
  • Appraiser
  • Estimator
  • Inspector

Want more information on potential career paths? Check out our career guide.

13,000+

Estimated average annual collision repair job openings in the U.S.44

$48,740

Median annual salary* for collision repair technicians in the United States28
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

With attractions like Lake Conroe and NASA’s Johnson Space Center being just a short drive away, UTI Houston can be a great place to complete your training. The campus is also conveniently located near George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

CAMPUS LOCATION

721 Lockhaven Drive

Houston, Texas 77073

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10 am & 2 pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

281-443-6262 | Campus

800-834-7308 | Admissions

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COME SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

UTI Houston is open Monday through Friday for guided campus tours. We encourage you to come visit the campus so you can see what it’s like to train at UTI firsthand!

UPCOMING EVENTS

From workshops to open houses to industry days, UTI hosts a variety of in-person and virtual events throughout the year. If you’re interested in seeing what’s coming up, just click the link below.

PREPARE FOR JOBS IN DEMAND

Ready to get on track toward a career and gain the necessary skills? Classes at UTI Houston start frequently, so there’s no waiting for next semester. To start your journey and get connected with an Admissions Representative, request information by clicking the link below.

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.28) UTI’s Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology (CRRT) Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as collision repair technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Automotive Body and Related Repairers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a collision repair technician, such as appraiser, estimator and inspector. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Automotive Body and Related Repairers (49-3021) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $40,530 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493021&Dopt=TEXT#). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled collision repair technicians in North Carolina is $23.43 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Automotive Body and Related Repairers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $21.04 and $17.01, respectively.44) For Automotive Body and Related Repairers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 13,900 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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