Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma

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Core courses meet for 4-week terms, allowing you to focus on one core course and one general education course at a time.

Learn to adapt to the industry's changing technology. Gain real-world experience working on customer vehicles with the technology used in collision shops today.

• Pro Spot Welders
• Self Piercing Rivet Gun
• Aluminum Repair Station
• Virtual Paint Technology
• Down Draft Spray and Bake Paint Booths
• Paintless Dent Repair
• Chief Frame Pulling Machine
• Mitchell and CCC Electronic Estimating

Learn different paint techniques, how to reduce costs and paint waste, and improve your efficiency on this state-of-the-art system.

Students will have the opportunity to gain industry certifications in various areas throughout this program including:

• I-CAR Platinum Non-Structural Technician ProLevel 1
• I-CAR Platinum Refinish Technician ProLevel 1
• I-CAR Welding Certification
• Air Conditioning
• Painter

Hawkeye is a Snap-On partnership school, giving you access to high-quality tools at a substantial discount. Once you register for classes, you’ll receive a link to order your tools directly through Snap-On.

Ordering through Snap-On lets you charge the cost of the tools to your student account. Once financial aid is applied to your student account and your tuition, fees, and bookstore charges are paid, any remaining aid will go toward the cost of your tools.

If you choose to use an alternative vendor, you are responsible for contacting the vendor, purchasing the tools, and ensuring the tools are available in time for the start of fall classes. Purchasing from an alternative vendor would require you to pay the cost of the tools up front and be reimbursed with any remaining financial aid after charges to your student account, such as tuition, fees, and bookstore charges, are paid in full.

If you plan to use your own tools or toolbox, please reach out to your program faculty to arrange this before classes begin.

List Price: $9,497.95

Snap-On Student Excellence Program Discount Price: $4,136.16

• 103UFTS: 3 pc Combination Drive Universal Joint Set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2")
• 106BTMX: 6 pc 1/4" Drive Knurled Extension Set (1-1/4, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 11")
• 120STTM: 20 pc 1/4" Dr 6-Point SAE Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (3/16-9/16")
• 124STTMM: 24 pc 1/4" Dr 6-Point Metric Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (5-15 mm)
• 206AFX: 6 pc 3/8" Drive Knurled Extension Set (1-1/2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 11")
• 211EFAMY: 11 pc Metric Standard Hex Bit Socket Set (4-14 mm)
• 212EFTAY: 12 pc Standard Hex Driver Bit Socket Set (1/16-3/8")
• 212EFTXY: 12 pc TORX® Bit Socket Set (T8-T55 plus GM®-style T47)
• 222SFFS: 22 pc 3/8" Dr 6-Point SAE Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (1/4-7/8")
• 224SFFSM: 24 pc 3/8" Dr 6-Point Metric Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (8-19 mm)
• A159: Door Handle Tool
• ASG103BR: 3 pc Trim Pad Tool Set
• AT406C: 6" Orbital Palm Sander (Blue-Point®)
• AT4124: Rubber Tip
• AT4135: Blow Gun with Air Adjustment
• AWMG9: 9 pc Metric Gold L-Shaped Hex Wrench Set (1.5-10 mm)
• AWS13: 13 pc SAE L-Shaped Hex Wrench Set (1/20-3/8")
• DURAF44HL: Durablock
• F80: 3/8" Dr Standard Handle Ratchet
• FADH12C: 12" Adjustable Wrench
• FB300A: Bent Blade Feeler Gauge (Blue-Point®)
• FBST338: US/Metric Feeler Gauge Set (Alternate part # FB335)
• GA143C: Valve Core and Stem Tool (Blue-Point®)
• GLASS50BK: Safety Glasses (Black)
• GLOVE600L: Original Mechanics Gloves (Red) (Large)
• HBBD16: 16 oz Dead Blow Ball Peen Soft Grip Hammer
• HBFE24: Dead Blow 24-Ounce Soft Grip Hammer
• HSG319: Bi Mold Soft Grip Handle Hacksaw
• LP10WR: Curved Jaw with Cutter Locking Pliers
• MTN647K: 7 pc Body Tool Set
• PJB07183: 3M Half-face Respirator
• PK52A: 3-19/32" Straight Putty Knife/ Scraper (Blue-Point®)
• PL400B: 4 pc PliersSet (Adj. Pliers, Needle Nose, Diag. Cutters, Slip-Joint)
• PPC710BK: 11 pc Punch and Chisel Set
• PTC250: 3" Cut-Off Tool
• PTGR210A: 1/2 HP Right Angle Die Grinder
• PTIM5: Pick-Up and Inspection Tool (Blue-Point®)
• PWCS7ACF: 7" Wire Stripper/ Cutter/ Crimper
• RULER602: 6" SAE/ Metric Pocket Rule
• S9704KR: 3/8" Drive 6-Point S® 13/16" Retention Spark Plug Socket
• S9706KRA: 3/8" Drive 6-Point S® 5/8" Retention Spark Plug Socket
• SGASA204CR: 4 pc Soft Grip Miniature Pick Set
• SGDMRC44B: Ratcheting Soft Grip Standard Screwdriver
• SGDMRC4-TM4: 1/4" Square Drive Shank
• SGDP63IRBR: PHILLIPS® #3 Instinct® Soft Grip Screwdriver
• SGDX80BR: 8 pc Instinct® Soft Grip Combination Screwdriver Set
• SOEX710: 10 pc 12-Point SAE Combination Wrench Set (5/16", 3/8-7/8")
• SOEXM710: 10 pc 12-Point Metric Combination Wrench Set (10-19 mm)
• SOEXM8: 8 mm 12-Point Metric Combination Wrench
• SOEXM9: 9 mm 12-Point Metric Combination Wrench
• SPBS704AR: 4 pc Striking Prybar Set
• T72: 1/4"Dr Standard Handle Ratchet
• TD1040A: SAE Thread Pitch Gauge
• TDG1: Tread Depth Gauge (Blue-Point®)
• TDM100A: Metric Thread Pitch Gauge
• TPMA25: 25' Tape Rule
• YA427B: Welding Gloves (Blue-Point®)

Student's who've completed the Automotive Technology program can earn a second AAS degree in Auto Collision Technologies by studying for just one more year in the Collision Repair and Refinishing program.

You'll already have most of the tools you'll need. Here’s a list of just a few more:

• A159: Door Handle Tool
• ASG103BR: 3 pc Trim Pad Tool Set
• AT406C: 6" Orbital Palm Sander (Blue-Point®)
• DURAF44HL: Durablock
• GLOVE600L: Original Mechanics Gloves (Red) (Large)
• MTN647K: 7 pc Body Tool Set
• PJB07183: 3M Half-face Respirator
• PTC250: 3" Cut-Off Tool
• PTGR210A: 1/2 HP Right Angle Die Grinder
• YA427B: Welding Gloves (Blue-Point®)

List Price: $1,864.06

Snap-On Student Excellence Program Discount Price: $1,156.16

This is a partial list of employers that hire our graduates:

• Anderson Collision Center, Cedar Falls, IA
• Billion Auto, Clive, IA
• Clemons Chevrolet, Marshalltown, IA
• Deery Brothers Collision Center, Cedar Falls, IA
• Dunlap Motors, Independence, IA
• Iowa Auto Rebuilders, Waterloo, IA
• Rydell Chevrolet, Waterloo, IA
• Tophat Automotive Syndicate, Evansdale, IA
• Witham Auto Centers, Waterloo, IA

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.