Collision Repair Technology
Training future technicans
Welcome!
The Collision Repair Technology program is designed to train future technicians and prepare students with entry level skills that equip them to succeed in the workforce and college.
Students are taught using online curriculum, classroom lectures, hands-on experiencs and industry visits.
The Instructor is an ASE Master Certified Technician, Platinum level paint technician and the program is NATEF accredited.
About the Instructor(s)
The Collision Repair Technology program is taught by Marc Chapman. Mr. Chapman is an ASE Master Certified technician and annually receives a minimum of 20 hours per year of technical update training which ensures that he stays current with the ever changing collision repair industry. Mr. Chapman also holds an associate degree from OSUIT/Okmulgee and a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. Mr. Chapman has been working in the collision repair industry since 1989 and has been instructing students at Gordon Cooper Technolgy Center since 1999.
The math components are taught by Marie Moery. Mrs. Moery is a certified math instructor and co-teacher. Mrs. Moery visits the classroom/lab area weekly and incorporates all of the math components into the program curriculum. She also uses online instructional format as well as hands on experience.
High School Students
If you are a high school student simply click on the link above to start your enrollment process into Gordon Cooper Technology Center. You and your high school counselor will need to submit some documentation and you will need to schedule an interview with the instructor Mr. Chapman. Please be aware that students are required to purchase a small tool kit and respirator.
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Students have multiple options when enrolling into the Collision Repair Program. We offer full time (daytime) enrollment, short term (evening) courses and skill enhancement courses (pay by the course). Simply find the option below that suits your needs the best and follow the instructions.
Enrollment Options
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Adult Students
If you are an adult student simply click on the link above to start your enrollment process into Gordon Cooper Technology Center. You will need to schedule an interview with Mr. Chapman prior to beginning class. Please be aware that you will be required to purchase a tool kit if you do not already own the required tools and a respirator.
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Night Time Students
If you are interested in taking an evening class to learn metal fabrication, basic body repair or a refinishing course please contact the Adult Training and Development Department or our website.
Jerry Nipper at 405 273-7493 x2215
www.gctech.edu Click on the Short term classes tab
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Course Concentrators & Skill Enhancement Students
These classifications are designed for students that either have previous experience or are currently employed in the trade and need up date training or specific training in a certain area.