Program Description
The Automotive Collision Repair program includes straightening metal, estimating the cost of repairs, removing and replacing parts, welding, painting, refinishing plastics and fiberglass, and using the newest parts and materials available on the market. Skills are taught in a job-like setting with a major emphasis on safety. Program graduates receive an Automotive Collision Repair diploma which qualifies them as major collision repair technicians or painting and refinishing technicians.
Program Length
A minimum of 67 credit hours is required for graduation.
A full time student should expect to complete requirements in 4-6 quarters.
Salary Range
$8-12 per hour
Career Opportunities
The Automotive Collision and Repair program prepares the graduate to work in areas such as automotive repair shops or motor vehicle dealers as well as for wholesalers of motor vehicles, parts, and supplies. Some graduates may choose to operate their own automotive body shop repair business. Other options may include insurance adjusting and estimators.
Career Traits/Requirements
The student should have good mathematics and reading skills as well as computer skills based on the need to be able to follow instructions and diagrams in print and computer based manuals.
Program Courses
General Education
13
ENG 1010
Fundamentals of English I
5
MAT 1012
Foundations of Mathematics
5
EMP 1000
Interpersonal Relations & Professional Dev
3
Occupational Education
52
SCT 100
Introduction to Microcomputers
3
ACR 1000
Safety
1
ACR 1010
Automobile Components Identification
3
ACR 1020
Equipment and Hand Tools Identification
1
ACR 1040
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
2
ACR 1050
Body Fiberglass, Plastic, Rubber Repair
3
ACR 1060
Welding and Cutting
6
ACR 1070
Trim, Accessories, and Glass
2
ACR 1090
Damage Identification and Assessment
3
ACR 1100
Minor Collision Repair
2
Major Collision Repair Specialization
ACR 1200
Conventional Frame Repair
3
ACR 1210
Unibody Identification and Damage Analysis
2
ACR 2240
Unibody Measuring and Fixturing Systems
6
ACR 2250
Unibody Structural Panel Repair & Replacement
3
ACR 2260
Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair
3
ACR 1270
Unibody Suspensions and Steering Systems
2
ACR 1280
Bolt-on Body Panel Removal and Replacement
4
ACR 1290 or
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Major Collision Repair Internship/Practicum
Electives
