In addition to the regular college expenses, students entering the automotive trades programs must possess hand tools and uniforms. The cost of tools for the freshman year is approximately $1,800 - $2,800 depending on brand and place of purchase. For the second year, the costs are considerably less. In addition, the total cost for textbooks, safety shoes, and uniforms is about $650 for the two-year period. It is recommended that all tools and equipment be insured under the parents' or student's homeowner's insurance.
Some of the required supply items that students accepted into the autobody repair program need to furnish are not on the equipment lists. These items, such as welding rods, body fillers, and sand paper etc., must be of a particular type and should not be purchased prior to arrival on campus. After arriving on campus, students will receive information about the identification and purchase/attainment of these items from individual course instructors. Approximate cost for the school year will be $200*.
Autobody repair students are highly encouraged to have a valid driver's license. During the spring semester, it is desirable to have a vehicle to perform required occupational practices in labs, and to exchange vehicles with other students when different years, makes, and models are necessary to complete these practices. It is not necessary that the vehicle be licensed or insured and there is parking provided for these vehicles. If a student is unable to provide such a vehicle, he/she should contact his/her academic adviser upon arrival to campus.
Ample parking is allowed on campus for registered student vehicles. Parking lots are maintained and patrolled by University Police staff. Student dead lots are not maintained or patrolled by University Police. Student parking permits are available through the University Police Office at registration or in the Student Services Office on the Wellsville Campus after registration.
If you have any questions, you may contact Cyril E. Merrick, Chair - Automotive Trades Department, at (607) 587-3118 or the Student Services Office at (607) 587-3111.
*All costs calculated from a poll of current students.
Autobody Repair Freshman Equipment List
The following items are to be furnished by each freshman. Please bring them with you when you begin classes in August unless otherwise noted on the front. Tools are NOT available at our Campus Store.
1/4" Square Drive Socket Set
- 9 six-point sockets (3/16 - 1/2")
- Reversible ratchet
- 3" extension
- 6" extension
- 10 six-point sockets metric (5 mm - 14 mm)
3/8" Square Drive Socket Set
- 7 sockets (3/8 - 3/4")
- 7 six-point deep well sockets (3/8 - 3/4")
- 3" extension
- 6" extension
- 10" extension
- Reversible ratchet
- Impact universal joint
- 12 metric sockets (8mm - 19mm)
- 9 Torx sockets (T10 - T55, T60)
1/2" Square Drive Socket Set
- 13 sockets (3/8 - 1 1/8")
- 3" extension
- 6" extension
- 10" extension
- Reversible ratchet
- Impact universal joint
- 8mm - 24mm deep impact socket set
Miscellaneous Tools
- Allen wrench sets (standard & metric)
- 14 long combination wrenches (3/8 - 1 1/8")
- 12 long combination wrenches (8mm - 19mm)
- 5-piece punch and chisel set
- 3 flat screwdrivers - 4", 6", 8"
- 3 Phillips posi-drive screwdrivers - #1, #2, #3, #2 stubby
- 2 lb. heavy-duty hammer
- Inexpensive calculator
- Set of inverted Torx sockets
- Florescent drop light with 25' cord - 3 prong plug
- Blow gun with rubber tip and Aero male coupler (3804, G-2 or equivalent)
- 1 fender cover
- Channelock-type pliers (9" - 10")
- Needle nose pliers
- 2 10" curved jaw vise grips
- 4 9" C clamp vise grips
- 6m/20' tape (metric and fractional)
NOTE: must have metric scale
- Set drill bits by 1/64 increments to 1/2"
- Diagonal pliers (side cutters)
- Safety shoes (steel-toe, no sneakers)
- Safety glasses (clear only)*
- Respirator (1/2 mask with 2 charcoal filters)
- 1 narrow brake spoon
- Return and hold down spring tools
- Tire pressure gauge
- Tire chuck with Aero male coupler (3804, G-2 or equivalent)
- Tire valve core remover
- Tire tread depth gauge (1/32")
- 6" brass or aluminum punch
- 3/8" drive hex socket set
- Tip cleaner (torch)
- Spark lighter
- Welding goggles (shade 5)
- High cuff welding gloves
- Welding kit*
- Vehicle powered test light
- Aluminum straight edge (3')
-
Roll of black electrical tape*
- Small tube resin core solder*
- HVLP (high volume, low pressure) Paint gun
- Welding helmet (shade 10)
- Body filler spreaders
- Body filler mixing board
- Rubber sanding block (3M)
- Soft sanding block (Motor Guard SB-1)
- D.A. 6" pad
- Air grinder 6" disc
- Body hammers and dolly set
- 12" long board
- Air or electric drill 1/2" chuck
Tool Box - Bottom roll cab must have a lock. You may add a lockable top cabinet to the roll cab.
Shop Uniforms - Uniform shirts MUST BE ordered from the Campus Store. You may e-mail your order to mcdonos [at] alfredstate [dot] edu or call (607) 587-4323 to place your order. Uniform work pants are to be blue in color (example - Dickie brand) and three (3) pair are recommended.
Books - Freshman year $350 plus tax
All tools must meet O.S.H.A. standards where applicable. We urge purchase of good quality tools for durability and better quality work.
NOTE: Safety glasses must meet O.S.H.A. standards. Prescription glasses are o.k. if confirmed by a statement from your optometrist. Bring this statement at the start of school.
*These items are available at our Campus Store.
Autobody Repair Senior Equipement List
Items on the following list are to be furnished by each senior (in addition to the freshman list of required tools). Please bring them with you when you begin classes. Tools are NOT available in the Campus Book Store unless otherwise noted.
- ¼" air ratchet
- Air board sander
- 90 degree die grinder with 2" roloc arbor
- Door panel removal tools
- Body trim/molding removal tools
- Antenna removal tools
- GM door spring removal tool
- Swivel head rivet gun (up to 3/16")
- Spot weld cutter/drill kit
- Heat gun
- Soldering iron (electric or butane)
- Metal reamers/carbide burrs
- Small paint block/paint nib file