MVCTC Auto Collision Student Garrett Burton Places in Regional Skills Contest
Englewood, Ohio - Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Auto Collision Repair senior, Garret Buron (Northmont), placed in the Regional SkillsUSA Collision Repair Technology Contest held on Saturday, February 2, at Voss Collision Center.
According to the SkillsUSA National website description of the Collision Repair Technology Contest, “Contestants demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The competition includes a series of workstations to assess skills in the following areas: metal straightening, attachment methods, plastic repair, and structural analysis. The overall appearance of the finished product, speed, and proper safety practices are judged. There are written tests on estimating, structural analysis, and an ASE exam. The students fill out a job application, bring a resume and go through a mock interview.”
For the second year in a row Garret has placed in the regional contest, last year he qualified for the State SkillsUSA Contest and placed seventh. His instructor, Mr. Chuck Phillabuaumm, is thrilled that Garret qualified for state again this year. Mr. Phillabaum shared, “he is a great kid, and I hope he can do it all this year!”
Garret is the son of Josh Burton of Englewood and Angela Burton of Clayton.
The MVTC Auto Collision program trains students to become gainfully employed in three areas of collision repair, refinishing, non-structural repair, and structural repair. Each one of these areas is considered specialized positions separately or can be a combination of the three. Also, as part of the training process, students develop knowledge of estimating damage and cost of materials and parts needed to complete the repairs.
Many competencies make up the skill level required to do quality collision repair. Students develop good welding and detailing skills during the first quarter of their junior year. Throughout the rest of the two-year program, students will develop skills in metal working, mechanical, frame repair, and refinishing. Patronage is included with students using real-life skills to serve the community.
Students work with local collision repair shops as part of the advanced placement program their senior year and have the opportunity at the end of the two-year program to earn ICAR Collision Repair Certification which is an industry-recognized credential.
Since 1971, MVCTC has been providing career technical education for 27 partner school districts encompassing five counties in Southwest Ohio. MVCTC is dedicated to providing in-demand workforce training for youth, adults, and organizations in the Miami Valley.
For more information about MVCTC, visit www.mvctc.com or follow MVCTC on Facebook (Facebook.com/MVCTC) or Twitter (Twitter.com/MVCTC).
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