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Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma

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
XXX xxx

Major Collision Repair Internship/Practicum
Electives

3

Paint and Refinishing Specialization

 

ACR 1300

Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation

5

ACR 1320

Special Refinishing Application

5

ACR 2340

Urethane Enamels Refinishing Application

5

ACR 2350

Tint and Match Colors

5

ACR 2360

Detailing

2

ACR 2370

Paint and Refinishing Internship

3

XXX xxx

Electives

3

Total Required Credits for Graduation

65

 

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