COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISH STANDARDS STATEMENTS

STANDARD 1 – PURPOSE

The collision repair and refinish technician training program should have clearly stated program goals, related to the needs of the students and employers served.

STANDARD 2 – ADMINISTRATION

Program administration should ensure that instructional activities support and promote the goals of the program.

STANDARD 3 – LEARNING RESOURCES

Support material, consistent with both program goals and performance objectives, should be available to staff and students.

STANDARD 4 – FINANCES

Funding should be provided to meet the program goals and performance objectives.

STANDARD 5 – STUDENT SERVICES

Systematic pre-admission testing, interviews, counseling services, placement, and follow-up procedures should be used.

STANDARD 6 – INSTRUCTION

Instruction must be systematic and reflect program goals. A task list and specific performance objectives with criterion referenced measures must be used.

STANDARD 7 – EQUIPMENT

Equipment and tools used must be of the type and quality found in the repair industry and must also be the type needed to provide training to meet the program goals and performance objectives.

STANDARD 8 – FACILITIES

The physical facilities must be adequate to permit achievement of the program goals and performance objectives.

STANDARD 9 – INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

The instructional staff must have technical competency and meet all state and local requirements for certification.

STANDARD 10 – COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Written policies and procedures must be used for cooperative and apprenticeship training programs.