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This program utilizes the industry standard I-CAR enhanced technical curriculum. Generally, students learn to reconstruct damaged automotive vehicles and light trucks. Students learn to examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs; remove, repair and replace body panels, accessories, grills, trim and automotive glass, and straighten unibody and conventional structures using state-of-the-art equipment and precision measuring systems. Refinishing processes and spray-painting techniques are taught in a controlled atmosphere downdraft spray booth according to industry standards. Students learn the proper use of power and hand tools, welding processes and techniques, and safety. Students are prepared to enter the auto body and collision industry as entry level technicians. Management, service and business ownership are career paths that many graduates successfully pursue. The program was awarded a grant from the National Collectors Foundation to introduce students to careers in antique car restoration and customization.

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Berks Career & Technology Center-East Campus

Berks Career & Technology Center-East Campus is a destination for ambitious students seeking to advance their practical and theoretical knowledge. This institution empowers learners with diverse, career-specific programs designed to help them meet their individual goals while also addressing the needs of the larger job market. Esteemed faculty members offer their insights and experience, facilitating a learning environment that encourages intellectual growth and hands-on practical expertise. Through this, students emerge as proficient professionals, ready to step into their chosen career fields. Striving to become more than an educational system, Berks Career & Technology Center-East Campus is committed to instilling a sense of responsibility and a spirit of innovation in its students, thus illustrating the profound impact education can have on individuals and society as a whole. Rooted in a tradition of excellence, this institution exemplifies the possibilities of vocational education and serves as a testament to its undeniable relevance in today's dynamic world.

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