Automotive Tech & Auto Body Training

Drive Your Future Forward:
Free Automotive & Auto Body Technician Training

Are you ready to shift your career into high gear? Don’t miss this opportunity to build a better future— at no cost to you.

Both programs are designed to prepare participants for immediate employment in the automotive industry, with a strong emphasis on practical skills, safety, and professionalism.

Learn to diagnose, maintain, and repair modern vehicles using advanced tools and technology.

Automotive technicians are the backbone of vehicle maintenance and repair. This program covers:

• Engine diagnostics and repair
• Brake systems, suspension, and steering
• Electrical systems and computerized diagnostics
• Safety procedures and customer service

Training duration:
Approximately 18 weeks.

Physical Requirements of Automotive Technician Training (AMT):

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods
• Use jacks, hoists, and power tools
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination
• Good vision, hearing, and cognitive skills

Learn the use of technology like scan tools for collision detection, the process of Glued Dent Repair (GDR), prepping and painting and much more.

Auto body technicians restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition. This program includes:

• Collision repair and frame straightening
• Glued dent repair (GDR) and scan tools
• Sanding, priming, and painting
• Cosmetic detailing and refinishing

Training duration:
Approximately 18 weeks.

Physical Requirements of Auto Body Technician (ABT) Training:

• Lift up to 80 lbs and perform repetitive motions
• Work in crouched or kneeling positions
• Use sanders, grinders, and spray-painting tools
• Tolerate fumes, dust, and temperature extremes
• Wear protective gear and follow safety protocols

There is absolutely no cost to participate. This training is fully funded by the State of Rhode Island through Real Jobs RI and RI DLT. All materials, instruction, and support services are provided free of charge.

• Start Date:
  
  August 2025
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Thursday, with occasional Saturdays
• Session Length:
  Up to 5 hours per day, starting at 3:00 or 4:00 PM
• Location:
  
  New England Institute of Technology (specific campus details provided upon acceptance)

Info sessions & Written assessments will be held 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Technical Skills Assessments will follow from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

• Tuesday July 22, 2025
• Thursday July 24, 2025
• Tuesday July 29, 2025
• Thursday July 31, 2025
• Tuesday August 5, 2025
• Thursday August 7, 2025

All sessions will start in the AB 2 classroom located at 110 Access Road, Warwick RI 02816. The classroom is in the rear of the building.

Info sessions & Written assessments will be held 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM;
Technical Skills Assessments will follow from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

• Tuesday July 22, 2025
• Tuesday July 29, 2025
• Tuesday August 5, 2025

Info sessions & Written assessments will be held 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM;
Technical Skills Assessments will follow from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

• Thursday July 24, 2025
• Thursday July 31, 2025
• Thursday August 7, 2025

All sessions will start in the AB 2 classroom located at 110 Access Road, Warwick RI 02816. The classroom is in the rear of the building.

Please contact Doug Leigh at NEIT
dleigh@neit x 3355