Career Degrees & Certificates
Auto Body Repair
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)Advanced Auto Body Repair
Certificate of AchievementBasic Auto Body Repair
Certificate of AchievementOverview
The need for technicians skilled in auto body repair will always exist. If you enjoy working with cars, Waubonsee’s Auto Body Repair Program can put you on the fast track to success.
Our training gives you real hands-on experience making both structural and non-structural repairs on a variety of vehicles in our 18,000 square foot facility.
We give you the resources to learn the auto body repair craft, connect with others in the industry and get on the road to a rewarding career.
New Technical Education Center
Opening Fall 2025
This exciting new building on Waubonsee's Sugar Grove Campus will be the home of the college's Auto Body, Auto Technology and Welding Technology programs. Learn more.
Studying Auto Body Repair at Waubonsee
Real-world, hands-on preparation is the hallmark of this award-winning program, as our students repair an average of 78 vehicles each year in our Sugar Grove Campus Auto Body building. Off campus, they put their abilities to the test at SkillsUSA. Since 2008, Waubonsee students have earned four first place awards, seven second place awards, and two third place awards in state competitions. Several students have also placed at the National SkillsUSA competition.
Such success stems from dedicated faculty and high-quality facilities. Our Auto Body building houses some of the most modern and sophisticated equipment, tools and systems in the industry. Waubonsee’s facilities and program are compliant with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and have been certified so by the Illinois Environment Protection Agency (EPA). As a result, you’ll earn your personal EPA certification during the program, which is required for those working in the field.
Meet Your Faculty
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Costs and Payments
Learn how affordable your dreams can be at Waubonsee.
Study Tuition-Free
If you're between the ages of 18-24 and are in need of financial assistance, you may be able to get your Auto Body Repair tuition, fees, books and supplies paid for.
Career Program Outcomes
See what you'll be able to do once you complete one of our career-focused AAS degree or certificate programs.
An Industry-Approved Program
ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCREDITATION
Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, a nationally recognized accrediting organization
ASE Standards
Taught in accordance with National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards
I-CAR Guidelines
Follows I-CAR guidelines
Working in Auto Body Repair
There is great reward in recreating something that was damaged, returning it to its original condition. Waubonsee's Auto Body Repair curriculum focuses on a range of knowledge and skills relevant to this fulfilling aspect of auto body repair: sheet metal welding, metal finishing, paint preparation, refinishing techniques and more.
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Repairs and Donations
Our students learn through real-life repairs and customer service interactions, so we welcome your repair requests and vehicle donations, provided they follow certain guidelines. Learn more on our Auto Repair and Donation page.
