Automotive Detailing & Refinishing

Automotive Detailing 1

If you have questions or for more information about the Auto Detailing Training please contact Joshua Lamont at 410-554-9444 or by email at Joshua.​Lamont@maryland.gov.

Program Description

This 16-week course includes videos, lectures, product demonstrations, and extensive hands-on experience. Course focuses on:

• Customer service
• Shop safety
• Interior and exterior cleaning techniques
• Proper use of equipment, including mixing of solutions and orbital polisher

Targeted positions for graduates: Entry Level Detailing.

Detailing is more than washing cars. Detailers:

• Restore headlights
• Wash, wax and polish car exteriors
• Clean and maintain car interiors

Program Requirements

Admission Criteria:

The individual must possess:

• Valid driver’s license with no more than two points
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, stoop, kneel, reach and bend into cars
  
• Third Grade reading comprehension
  
• Certain criminal backgrounds may disqualify an individual from program.

Exit Criteria:

The student will demonstrate completion of the following tasks within the time frame identified:

• Washing vehicle – 60 minutes
• Drying vehicle – 30 minutes
• Cleaning four tires & wheels – 60 minutes
• Setting up shop in the morning – 25 minutes
• Vacuum inside of vehicle – 20 minutes
• Windows inside and out – 30 minutes
• Clay bar/wax vehicle – 90 minutes

Employment Outlook

Job openings in detailing are expected to grow are expected to grow by an average of 2% to 4%. The average hourly wage in Maryland is $16.42.

Authorization Requirements

1. Category: Career & Technology Training
   Subcategory: Partnership – Auto Detailing 1
2. Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
   Subcategory: Addictions Assessment
3. Category: Employment Services
   Subcategory: WTC Training Graduates
4. Category: WTC RTS Support
   Subcategory: OT-PT Back Class
5. Category: WTC Academic Service Training
   Subcategory: Academic Instruction

For consumers on the Autism Spectrum add the following item:

6. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Support-Group
7. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Employment Support-Group

Uniform Requirements

Please list uniforms on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for uniforms is $300. WTC staff will order uniforms.

Sign Language Interpreting

Please include Communication Services on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for sign language interpreting for Deaf consumers is $44,861. WTC staff will arrange this service.

IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs

• Service Category: WTC Career and Technology Training
• Partnership Auto Detailing 1 – $3,588
• Service Category: WTC Academic Services Training
• Academic Instruction – No Fee
• Service Category: Goods/Services Required for Training or Employment
• Uniforms – $300
• Tools for Auto Detailing 1 – $600
• Service Category: Communication Services
• Communication – $44,861

Auto Detailing Handout

Automotive Detailing 2

If you have questions or for more information about Auto Detailing please contact Joshua Lamont at 410-554-9444 or by email at Joshua.​Lamont@maryland.gov.

Program Description

This eight-week course includes videos, lectures, product demonstrations, and extensive hands-on experience. Course focuses on:

• Engine compartment detailing
• Use of clay bar
• Wet sanding
• Quality Control
• Removing minor defects and scratches
• Compounding
• Using a multispeed buffer

Targeted positions for graduates: Entry Level in a high-end detailing shop or dealership.

Program Requirements

Admission Criteria:

Satisfactory completion of Auto Detailing 1, a third-grade reading comprehension level, and instructor recommendation is required.

Exit Criteria:

The student will demonstrate completion of the following tasks within the time frame identified:

• Wet sand minor scratches out of hood – 15 minutes
• Wet sanding headlights and buff – 40 minutes
• Clean engine compartment – 30 minutes
• Know the different types of waxes and compounds
• Know the different grades of sandpaper

Employment Outlook

Projected growth averages 2% to 4% between 2024 and 2032. The average hourly wage in Maryland is $16.77​.

Authorization Requirements

1. Category: Career & Technology Training
   Subcategory: Partnership – Auto Detailing 2
2. All Services listed under Automotive Detailing 1

Uniform Requirements

Please list uniforms on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for uniforms is $300. WTC staff will order uniforms.

Sign Language Interpreting

Please include Communication Services on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for sign language interpreting for Deaf consumers is $22,430. WTC staff will arrange this service.

IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs

• Service Category: WTC Career and Technology Training
• Partnership Auto Detailing 2 – $1,658
• Service Category: WTC Academic Services Training
• Academic Instruction – No Fee
• Service Category: Goods/Services Required for Training or Employment
• Uniforms – $300
• Tools (upon successful employment) – $600
• Service Category: Communication Services
• Communication – $22,430

Auto Detailing Handout

Automotive Refinishing

If you have questions or for more information about the Automotive Refinishing Training please contact Joshua Lamont at 410-554-9444 or by email at Joshua.​Lamont@maryland.gov.

Program Description

This 24-week course includes videos, lectures, product demonstrations, extensive hands-on experience and a practicum opportunity. Course focuses on:

• Shop and personal safety
• Developing a refinishing plan
• Gaining experience using a paint booth
• Paint mixing techniques
• Masking and removing parts
• Color matching and priming techniques

Targeted position for graduates is: Painter’s helper.

Painter’s helpers:

• Analyze
• Prepare
• Prime
• Refinish

Program Requirements

Admission Criteria:

An individual interested in Automotive Refinishing training must possess:

• Satisfactory completion of Auto Detailing 1
• Eighth-grade reading comprehension level
• Instructor recommendation
• Valid driver’s license with no more than two points
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, stoop, kneel, and stand for hours
• 8th grade reading comprehension level
• Certain criminal backgrounds may disqualify an individual from this program.

Exit Criteria:

The student will demonstrate completion of the following tasks within the time frame identified and participate in an internship:

• Mix primer and color
• Tape and mask front door – 30 minutes
• Tape and mask front and rear side windows – 35 minutes
• Tape and mask rear bumper – 35 minutes
• Sand rear bumper – 60 minutes
• Sanding and feather edge hood – 60 minutes

Employment Outlook

Little or no change until 2032. The average hourly wage in Maryland is $23.43.

Authorization Requirements

1. Category: Career & Technology Training
   Subcategory: Partnership – Auto Refinishing
2. All Services listed under Automobile Detailing 1

Uniform Requirements

Please list uniforms on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for uniforms is $300. WTC staff will order uniforms.

Sign Language Interpreting

Please include Communication Services on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for sign language interpreting for Deaf consumers is $67,292​. WTC staff will arrange this service.

IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs

• Service Category: WTC Career & Technology Training
• Automotive Refinishing – $4,974
  
• Service Category: Vocational & Occupational Skills Training
•  OJT ​– $3,800
  
• Service Category: WTC Academic Services Training
• Academic Instruction – No Fee
• Service Category: Goods/Services Required for Training or Employment
• Uniforms – $300
• Tools (upon successful employment) – $600
• Service Category: Communication Services
• Communication – $67,292​
  

Auto Refinishing Handout