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Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Job Description:

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Employed as of 2023: 291

2033 Projected Openings: 231

Entry Level Salary: $38,050

Median Salary: $45,250

Experienced Level Salary: $63,140

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2033 Projected Openings:

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Experienced Level Salary:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Skills

Installation

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Multilimb Coordination

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$3,794
Graduation
Graduation Rate
50.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,175

Hazard Community and Technical College

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$3,376
Graduation
Graduation Rate
45.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,125

Gateway Community and Technical College

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,897
Graduation
Graduation Rate
47.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,711

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,023
Graduation
Graduation Rate
47.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$8,986

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,530
Graduation
Graduation Rate
32.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$9,357

Somerset Community College

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$3,913
Graduation
Graduation Rate
41.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$12,215
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