Collision Repair Technology

The collision program provides students with the technical training necessary to work on today's advanced automotive designs. Students can also express their creative and artistic abilities through vehicle customization.

A collision repair specialist's primary job is to restore a vehicle to a safe pre-accident condition. This process involves everything from removing scratches to structural repair.

*All of our C.T.E. Programs collaborate with our academic teaching professionals to ensure all students receive an integrated, cohesive learning experience that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

** All students are required to maintain good academic standings to participate in  C.T.E. programs.

Area of Instruction

Autobody 9th Grade

Intro to the Automotive trade: 

Tools 

Measurements

Hardware

Engine Repair 

Cooling Systems 

Body Design & Construction 

Tires & Rims.

Steering and Suspension:

2 & 4 Wheel Drive Suspension, Front & Rear Wheel Drive Systems, Shock & Strut Service, 2 & 4 Wheel Alignment.

Auto Body Assembly:Remove replace or repair body sections including trim doors hoods seats panels and glass.

Introduction To Welding: 

Safety and Techniques

Component Repair and Preparation:

Interior/Exterior Detailing, Feather-edging, Masking.


Sheet Metal Repair:

Dent repair, 

Rust Removal

MIG Welding

Sectioning and Patchwork.

Fabrications Refinishing:

Wet and Dry Sanding

 Color Matching

Primers and Paints.

Live Collision Repair service:

Students perform service jobs on customer vehicles such as Estimating, 

Frame Straightening, 

Painting, 

Customer Prep, 

and Glass Replacement.

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Ever need a hand with a car emergency? Well, if you live in the NYC area, you’re in luck. There are 498 pairs of hands that can help you do everything from wheel alignment to engine repair at a fraction of the cost using state-of-the-art equipment at Alfred E. Smith CTE High School’s brand new automotive learning center.

Services Include:

Remove replace or repair body sections including trim doors hoods seats panels and glass, Interior/Exterior Detailing, Rust Removal, Painting, Welding....and much more.


Alfred E. Smith CTE HS has been ranked #2 in the Nation by AYES for Automotive Internships, as students are constantly placed in local automotive internships, including : BMW of Manhattan, Mercedes of Manhattan, Riverdale Chrysler, and Lexus of Queens. AES graduates readily fill specialized positions upon graduating high school and instantly become contributing citizens of our communities.

"Training the Technicians of Tomorrow"

Youth Apprenticeship

Students and employers agree on a long-term plan of accumulating 2000 hours of on the job training at a participating dealership.

Cooperative Education

Students are released early from school to work part-time in a paid position of their related interest outside the school. Students must attend both academic and C.T.E. courses during the remainder of the day.

Internship

Short-term placement in an industry directly related to the student's program of study. 

Job Shadowing

Students "shadow" an employee at a workplace to learn about a particular occupation or industry. This assists students in refining their career objectives.