RRN 1,534 Automotive Collision Repair Technology September 2009 Needs Assessment Prepared by Carli Straight Date: September 30, 2009 Automotive Collision Repair 1
Scope Data compiled in this report covers San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Data were drawn from external sources, including the Employment Development Department s California Labor Market Information and the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), as well as Chaffey College s Colleague Administrative database. Data Sources and Calculations Educational Program Data TOP Code Program of Study 0949.00 Automotive Collision Repair The Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) is a standardized system used at the state level to classify programs and courses at California Community Colleges that are intended to achieve the same outcome. CIP Code Program of Study 47.0603 Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is a standardized coding system used at the federal level to facilitate accurate tracking, assessment, and reporting of fields of study and program completion at educational institutions throughout the country. This report draws on the Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician CIP code, which maps to the Automotive Collision Repair TOP code, to compare Chaffey College to other institutions and examine employment trends. Completions Data Degree and certificate data regarding students at Chaffey College were collected from the Colleague Administrative database. Degree and certificate data for all comparison schools were collected from the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). All comparison institutions included in this report are postsecondary and have provided data to IPEDS. IPEDS defines postsecondary education as a formal program designed primarily for students beyond high school age. These include academic, vocational, and continuing professional education, and exclude avocational and adult basic education programs. Occupational Data SOC Code Occupational Title 49.3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 49.3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 51.9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories. The Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician CIP code was mapped to the SOC codes listed in the table above using the crosswalk described in the paragraph below. 2
Educational Program to Occupation Crosswalk The TOP-CIP-SOC Crosswalk (Employment Development Department, 2007) was used in this report to map TOP codes to CIP and SOC codes. This crosswalk allows the user to estimate labor market demand for California Community College program completers using SOC-based projections from the California Labor Market Information Division. Industry Data The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of conducting and reporting research on the U.S. business economy. The Standard Occupation Classification codes are mapped to industry data by the California Labor Market Information Division. Industry information is used to geographically map the business locations of potential employers as well as to observe trends across the industries that employ the occupations identified above. 3
Introduction and Contents Contents Background Information 5 Regional Job Outlook 7 Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers 10 Regional Graduation Summary 12 Chaffey College s Performance on Core Indicators 13 Map of Regional Employers and Competitor Institutions 14 Regional Definitions Inland Empire includes the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Los Angeles County includes the Los Angeles- Long Beach-Glendale Metropolitan Division Orange County includes the Santa Ana- Anaheim-Irvine Metropolitan Division Purpose and Goals Chaffey College currently offers two degree options for students interested in Automotive Collision Repair careers. Specifically, one can choose to pursue a 24-unit Associate of Science degree or a 24-unit Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair Technology. The 2009-2010 College Catalog program description reads as follows: Automotive collision repair technicians restore damaged motor vehicles by straightening bent frames, removing dents, welding torn metal, and replacing defective parts. Special equipment is used to align marred frames and body sections. Pneumatic panel cutters are utilized to remove ruined body panels and new sections are welded in place. Large dents are pushed out with hydraulic jacks, hand-prying bars, hand tools, or pneumatic hammers. Plastic or solder is used to fill small dents that cannot be worked out of metals. Following restoration, surfaces are sanded and painted. The Associate in Science Degree in Automotive Collision Repair includes all repair phases of damaged bodies and fenders, including painting. This program prepares students for employment in the industry. The purpose of this report is to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to determine labor market needs for the Automotive Collision Repair program at Chaffey College. Key Terms and Concepts Replacement Jobs: Replacement jobs refer to the number of job openings due to workers leaving an occupation. Annual Openings: Annual openings are calculated by adding the number of new jobs to the number of replacement jobs, divided by the number of years in the projection period. Projections: Projections of employment are calculated by the Employment Development Department and are based on a mathematical formula that includes historical employment and economic indicators along with national, state, and local trends. Occupation: Jobs are grouped into occupations using the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. Industry: Occupations are grouped into industries using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Wages: Hourly wages are reported in percentiles and averages. The 25 th percentile is a useful proxy of entry-level wages and the 75 th percentile of experienced-level wages. 4
Background Information Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Collision Repair programs in California Community Colleges focus on teaching students to repair and refinish automotive vehicle panels and bodies, straighten vehicle frames and bodies, and replace damaged vehicle glass. 1 The following three occupational categories provide employment opportunities for completers of Automotive Collision Repair programs. The descriptions of job duties are provided by the Occupational Information Network. 2 Automotive Body and Related Repairers Automotive Body and Related Repairers repair and refinish automotive vehicles and straighten vehicle frames. Typical Tasks File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces Sand area to be painted and cover other areas with masking tape to protect from the paint Follow supervisors instructions as to which parts to restore or repair and the time it should take for task completion Remove damaged section of vehicles and install replacement parts Cut and tape plastic to the outside repair areas to avoid damaging surfaces, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used during repairs Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines to align damaged components Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder 1 California Community Colleges, Chancellor s Office, Taxonomy of Programs, Sixth Edition (Corrected Version). 2 O*Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ 5
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles. Typical Tasks Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow to dry Install replacement glass in vehicles after old glass has been removed and necessary preparations have been made Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure Prime all scratches and allow to dry Obtain windshields or windows for specific makes and models of automobiles from stock and examine for defects prior to installation Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete Apply a bead of urethane around each pinchweld and ensure that they are of uniform level and thickness Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts to complete job Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, and any other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair Painters, Transportation Equipment Transportation Equipment Painters operate or attend to painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Typical Tasks Properly dispose of hazardous waste Select paint according to company requirements and use a color chart to match paint colors Mix paints to match color specifications of the vehicles original colors, then stir and thin the paints Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from vehicle surfaces to prepare for paint application Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes to ensure proper paint flow and coating thickness Monitor painting operations to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint and/or primer Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings Remove accessories from vehicle and mask other surfaces with tape or paper to protect them from the paint 6
Regional Job Outlook Projected Regional Job Outlook The table below displays 2006 employment estimates and 2016 projections for the three occupational groups that employ Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician program completers. Although none of the three occupations is projected to have an overabundance of job openings, relative to the others, Automotive Body and Related Repairers have the best prospects. Total Estimated 2006 Jobs Total Projected 2016 Jobs Projected Growth (%) Ave. Annual New Job Openings Ave. Annual Replacement Job Openings Ave. Annual Total Job Openings Automotive Body and Related Repairers State of California 15,300 16,300 1,000 (6.5%) 100 360 460 Inland Empire 2,010 2,250 240 (11.9%) 24 48 72 Los Angeles CO 4,080 4,210 130 (3.2%) 13 97 110 Orange CO 1,330 1,450 120 (9.0%) 12 31 43 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers State of California 2,700 3,000 300 (11.1%) 30 100 130 Inland Empire 350 400 50 (14.3%) 5 13 18 Los Angeles CO 560 600 40 (7.1%) 4 20 24 Orange CO 280 320 40 (14.3%) 4 10 14 Painters, Transportation Equipment State of California 7,100 7,600 500 (7.0%) 50 140 190 Inland Empire 870 960 90 (10.3%) 9 17 26 Los Angeles CO 1,630 1,650 20 (1.2%) 2 32 34 Orange CO 880 980 100 (11.4%) 10 17 27 Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited September 23, 2009). 7
Projected Regional Job Growth The graphs below show the projected growth from 2006 to 2016 of occupations that employ Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician program completers. As the graphs indicate, Los Angeles County is expected to have the least amount of job growth across all three occupations. Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers will see growth that is faster than the average of all other occupations in the Inland Empire and Orange County, according to the Labor Market Information Division. Automotive Body and Related Repairers Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers % Growth 50 40 30 20 10 0 California Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County % Growth 50 40 30 20 10 0 California Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County Painters, Transportation Equipment 50 % Growth 40 30 20 10 0 California Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited September 23, 2009). 8
Regional Hourly Wages This table displays the 2009 hourly wage statistics of individuals working in occupations related to Autobody/Collision Repair Technology. Wages are highest in Orange County for Automotive Body and Related Repairers and Transportation Equipment Painters. Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in the Inland Empire, however, earn more, on average, than those in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Mean Hourly Rate 25 th Percentile Median Hourly Rate 75 th Percentile Automotive Body and Related Repairers State of California $20.87 $14.11 $19.23 $26.02 Inland Empire $17.14 $11.28 $15.40 $19.04 Los Angeles CO $18.82 $13.43 $16.77 $23.64 Orange CO $24.63 $15.58 $23.72 $30.89 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers State of California $18.70 $13.42 $17.39 $23.49 Inland Empire $19.67 $16.26 $18.05 $21.39 Los Angeles CO $15.73 $12.31 $14.99 $18.05 Orange CO $17.16 $11.35 $13.41 $21.13 Painters, Transportation Equipment State of California $21.52 $15.09 $20.08 $26.73 Inland Empire $20.57 $14.52 $17.62 $24.89 Los Angeles CO $19.74 $13.98 $18.53 $24.86 Orange CO $21.63 $14.98 $19.09 $24.19 Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited September 23, 2009). 9
Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers Largest Industry Employers of Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician Occupations The graphs below display the 2006 staffing patterns of the ten largest industries employing each of the three Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician-related occupational groups across the state of California. Transportation Equipment Painters are associated with the most industry employers and the largest numbers of employees in these industries. Automotive Body and Related Repairers Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 2,500 2,500 Number of Employees 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Automobile Dealers Automotive Equipment Rental and L... Local Government Number of Employees 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Automotive Repair and Maintenance Painters, Transportation Equipment Number of Employees 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Automotive Repair and Maintenance Automobile Dealers Household Goods Repair Maintenance Ship and Boat Building Other Motor Vehicle Dealers Motor Vehicle/Part Merchant Wholes... Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Local Government Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited September 23, 2009). 10
Change Over Time of the Largest Industry Employers of Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician Occupations The graphs below display projections of change over time from 2006-2016 of the largest industries employing Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician-related occupations in the state of California. Very little growth is expected in any of the associated industries. 100% Automotive Body and Related Repairers 100% Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Percent Change 80% 60% 40% 20% Percent Change 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Automobile Dealers Automotive Equipment Rental and Le... Local Government 0% Automotive Repair and Maintenance Painters, Transportation Equipment 100% Percent Change 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Automotive Repair and Maintenance Automobile Dealers Household Goods Repair Maintenance Ship and Boat Building Other Motor Vehicle Dealers Motor Vehicle/Part Merchant Wholesalers Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Local Government Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited September 15, 2009). 11
Regional Graduation Summary Education and Training 3 An associate s degree or certificate in Autobody/Collision Repair Technology prepares students for positions in the following three occupations. Specific education and training requirements for each occupation are listed below. Occupation Title Automotive Body and Related Repairers Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Painters, Transportation Equipment Minimum Educational Requirement Long-term on-the-job-training (>12 months) Long-term on-the-job-training (>12 months) Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) Regional Completers in Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician Programs The table below displays the number of program completers in the 2007-08 academic year at regional institutions offering an associate s degree or certificate in Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician. Besides Chaffey College, there are 12 institutions offering degrees and/or certificates below the baccalaureate level across the four county region. Institution Name < 1 year Certificate 1 to < 2 year Certificate Award Level Associate s Degree 2 to < 4 year Certificate Chaffey College 4 -- 2 0 Antelope Valley College -- 11 1 0 Cerritos College -- 7 1 0 Citrus College -- -- 0 0 Cypress College 8 3 1 0 El Camino College- Compton Center -- -- 1 -- El Camino Community College District -- -- 0 0 Golden West College 13 -- 0 0 Long Beach City College -- 1 0 0 Los Angeles Trade Technical College -- 7 4 -- Rio Hondo College 4 -- 1 0 Riverside Community College -- -- 1 0 San Bernardino Valley College -- -- 1 0 Total 29 29 13 0 Note: -- indicates that this type of degree is not offered. 0 indicates that this degree/certificate level is offered but no degrees or certificates were granted. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, on the Internet at: http://www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ 3 Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited September 15, 2009). 12
Chaffey College s Performance on Core Indicators The Perkins IV Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 mandates that all state and local postsecondary institutions provide data on six core performance indicators for their career and technical education programs. These indicators are: 1) Technical Skill Attainment; 2) Completions; 3) Persistence and Transfer; 4) Employment; 5) Nontraditional Participation; and 6) Nontraditional Completion. Performance goals are set at the state and local levels and progress is monitored based on a comparison between the actual percentage of students who master each performance area and the negotiated levels of performance. 2007-2008 Chaffey College Performance on Core Indicators The table below displays negotiated and actual core performance indicator levels for all Chaffey College students classified under the Automotive Collision Repair Technology TOP code. Chaffey has performed above negotiated levels on 3 of the 6 core performance indicators. Core Performance Indicators Negotiated Level State District Chaffey College Performance Percent Above or Below District Negotiated Level Automotive Collision Repair Technology Core 1 Technical Skill Attainment 92.46% 92.46% 95.83% 3.4 Core 2 Completions- Credential, Certificate, Degree, or Transfer Ready 66.13% 66.13% 41.18% -25.0 Core 3 Persistence and Transfer 82.18% 82.18% 64.58% -17.6 Core 4 Employment 79.86% 79.86% 80.95% 1.1 Core 5a Non-traditional Participation 21.47% 17.76% 6.25% -11.5 Core 5b Non-traditional Completions 23.28% 17.72% 20.00% 2.3 Source: CA Community Colleges Reporting Services, Automotive Collision Repair, College Core Indicator Information by 6-Digit TOP (2009-2010). 13
Map of Regional Employers and Competitor Institutions The Automotive Repair and Maintenance industry supplies a vast amount of jobs for Automotive Collision Repair Technician program completers in the state of California. Across the four counties of interest, there are 17,964 industry employers listed by the California Labor Market (10,794 in Los Angeles County, 3,321 in Orange County, 1,741 in Riverside County, and 2,108 in San Bernardino County). This map illustrates the location of a random selection of 10% of all Automotive Repair and Maintenance employers, generated using SPSS Statistical Software. Also included in the map are the locations of Chaffey College and other competitor institutions offering degrees or certificates in Autobody/Collision Repair Technology/Technician programs. 14