Collision Repair and Refinishing | Hawkeye Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementMechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativePersonnel and Human Resources

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conf
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference poi

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareInventory management softwareProject management softwareFacilities management softwareAccounting software

Tools

CalipersDesktop computersDye penetrant inspection equipmentLaser printersMainframe computersMeasuring tapesPersonal computersPlasma cuttersPortable drillsPortable welding equipmentProgrammable logic controllers PLCTwo way radios

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	title_inference	$78,300 median$124,280 top	+3.08%	1,910

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Hand tools, gauges, and test instruments — independently inspect, test, and measure completed work to verify conformance to repair specifications in a mid-size maintenance shop.
Safety inspection checklists and training materials — conduct routine employee safety training and monitor work areas to detect and correct unsafe conditions with minimal oversight.
Blueprints, specifications, and job orders — interpret and translate technical documents into templates and reference points that guide crew members on multi-trade repair projects.
Employee performance records and work schedules — review and monitor work levels across a small crew, providing timely feedback to maintain productivity and quality targets.
Hand tools, hydraulic presses, and welding equipment — perform skilled repair and maintenance operations on familiar equipment types, supporting crew output during high-demand periods.
Material and labor cost estimates — calculate and compare estimated versus actual costs for routine jobs using standard costing methods and departmental budget guidelines.
Shop inventory systems and maintenance logs — monitor tool and parts stock levels and shop conditions routinely, initiating replenishment actions before shortfalls affect operations.
Requisition and procurement workflows — coordinate ordering of tools, equipment, and replacement parts, balancing urgency and budget constraints for ongoing maintenance jobs.
Inventory management and project management software — use system functions to track job progress, assign resources, and generate status reports for supervisory review.
Crew communications and shift handoffs — clearly convey task priorities, safety updates, and schedule changes to technicians and peer supervisors through verbal and written channels.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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