Collision Repair Technology

Oct 2, 2026

Collision Repair Technology regulations define the purpose, eligibility, dress code, and required equipment for SkillsUSA contestants seeking employment readiness and recognition for excellence in collision repair. The document specifies contest-specific blue attire, safety eyewear rules, and both committee-supplied and contestant-supplied tools and materials. It outlines the contest scope aligned with ASE task lists, including a 50-question knowledge test and structured skill workstations for non-structural, structural, and mechanical/electrical components, plus standards for judging appearance, speed, and safety.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose

Eligibility

Clothing Requirement

Equipment and Materials

Supplied by the technical committee

Supplied by the contestant

Scope of the Contest

Knowledge Performance

Skill Performance

Standards and Competencies

COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of collision repair technology. First, download and review the General Regulations at: [http://updates.skillsusa.org](http://updates.skillsusa.org). ELIGIBILITY Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in programs with collision repair technology asthe occupational objective. CLOTHING REQUIREMENT Class D: Contest Specific — Blue Attire • Official SkillsUSA light blue work shirt. • Navy pants. • Black, brown or tan leather work safety shoes (with protective toe cap) . Note: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may be used only if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they must be covered with goggles) . These regulations refer to clothing items that are pictured and described at: [www.skillsusastore.org](www.skillsusastore.org. If you have questions)[. If you have questions](www.skillsusastore.org. If you have questions)[ ](www.skillsusastore.org. If you have questions)about clothing or other logo items, call 1-888-501-2183. Note: Contestants must wear their official contest clothing to the contest orientation meeting. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1. Supplied by the technical committee: Basic equipment of a collision repair andrefinishing laboratory a. Materials for metalworking phase: 1. Identical fenders to be repaired 2. Plastic filler 3. Plastic filler mixing boards and spreaders 4. Dust respirators 5. Cartridge-type respirators 6. Vixen file 7. Safety glasses b. Materials for plastic repair phase: 1. Cleaning solvent 2. Plastic repair material 3. Mixing boards and spreaders 4. Abrasive discs and sheets 5. Plastic car parts 6. Clamps 7. Cartridge-type respirators 8. Dust respirators 9. Safety glasses 10. Nitrogen welders 11. Plastic welding rods 12. Plastic welding tools d. Materials supplied for attachment methods phase: 1. Welding helmets 2. Welding respirators 3. Skull caps 2. Supplied by the contestant: a. Specialty hand tools (i.e. bullseye pick, etc.) . No power hand tools required b. Welding goggles c. Welding gloves d. Welding jacket e. Tape measure f. Two hard copies of résumé Note: Check the Contest Guidelines and/orthe updates page on the SkillsUSA website: [http://updates.skillsusa.org](http://updates.skillsusa.org). SCOPE OF THE CONTEST The contest will be consistent with the Collision Repair/Refinishing Technician Task List outlined in the guidelines published by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the ASE Education Foundation, found online at: [www.aseeducation.org/](www.aseeducation.org/. Contestants will)[. Contestants will](www.aseeducation.org/. Contestants will)[ ](www.aseeducation.org/. Contestants will)demonstrate their ability to perform jobs of skills selected from the standards mentioned above as determined by the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee. Committee membership includes: 3M Co., American Honda Motor Company, INC., Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Assured Performance Car-O-Liner Co., Car-Part Pro, Center of Applied Technology North, Chief Automotive Systems Inc., Collision Hub, General Motors Corp., Green Bay Area Public Schools, Greenville Technical College, I-CAR Tech Centre, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Inc., National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), ASE Education Foundation, Nationwide Insurance Company, Polyvance, Saint-Gobain, Snap-on Inc., State Farm Insurance Companies, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., Vehicle Collision Experts, LLC, Verifacts Automotive LLC, and the Women’s Industry Network. Knowledge Performance The contest includes a written knowledge test given by ASE, which will consist of 50 questions covering three areas of the Collision Repair areas that are identified in the ASE Education Foundation Collis

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Collision Repair Technology contest?

To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in collision repair technology.

Who can participate in the contest?

Active SkillsUSA members enrolled in programs with collision repair technology as the occupational objective are eligible.

What does the knowledge test include?

A written knowledge test given by ASE with 50 questions covering three Collision Repair areas and a structural test, aligned to ASE Education Foundation program standards and the ASE Official Study Guide.

Oct 2, 2026

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