Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma

Semester 1 — Fall

• Collision Lab I
• Introduction to Collision Repair
• Introduction to Refinishing I
• Introduction to Refinishing II
• Math course

Semester 2 — Spring

• Advanced Collision Production Tech
• Advanced Collision Repair
• Advanced Refinishing
• Advanced Refinishing II
• Electronic Estimating

Semester 3 — Summer

• Collision Production Technician
• Refinishing Production Technician

Explore Courses, Details, and Costs

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: $10,346.78

Snap-On Student Excellence Program Discount Price: $4,570

• 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
• ACT1290A Universal Valve Core Service 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)
• GLASS50BK Safety Glasses (Black)
• GLOVEORIG Snap-on Plus Gloves Part # GLOVEORIGPLUSL
• 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 by studying for just one more year in the Auto Collision Technologies program.

You'll already have most of the tools you'll need. Here's the 2026–2027 list of a few additional tools you'll need:

• A159 Door Handle Tool
• ASG103BR 3 pc Trim Pad Tool Set
• AT406C 6" Orbital Palm Sander (Blue-Point®)
• DURAF44HL Durablock
• GLOVEORIG Snap-on Plus Gloves Part # GLOVEORIGPLUSL
• 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: $2,183.13

Snap-On Student Excellence Program Discount Price: $1,350

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.