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Automotive Collision Major Repair Assistant, TCC
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.

Length of Program
Four quarters

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
$8-12 per hour

Job Market
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.

Personal Traits Required
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.


Curriculum

Course
Title
Credit Hours
       
1st Quarter
MAT 101   General Math  
5
SCT 100   Introduction to Microcomputers  
3
ACR 100   Safety  
1
ACR 101   Automobile Components Identification  
3
ACR 102   Equipment and Hand Tools Identification  
1
ACR 106   Welding and Cutting  
4
ACR 107   Trim, Accessories and Glass  
2
ACR 110   Minor Collision Repair  
2
 
2nd Quarter
ACR 104   Mechanical and Electrical Systems  
2
ACR 105   Body Fiberglass, Plastic, and Rubber Repair Techniques  
3
ACR 109   Damage Identification and Assessment  
3
ACR 121   Unibody Identification and Damage Analysis  
2
EMP 100   Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development  
3
ENG 100   English  
4
 
3rd Quarter Major Collision Repair Specialization
ACR 120   Conventional Frame Repair  
3
ACR 122   Unibody Measure & Fixture Systems  
2
ACR 126   Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair  
5
ACR 127   Unibody Suspension & Steering Systems  
2
ACR 128   Bolton Body Panel Remove & Replace  
4
       
4th Quarter
ACR 123   Unibody Systems Straightening Techniques  
4
ACR 124   Unibody Welding Techniques  
2
ACR 125   Unibody Structural Panel Repair & Replacement  
3
ACR 129   Major Collision Repair Internship or Elective  
2
       
3rd Quarter Paint and Refinishing Specialization
ACR 130   Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation  
5
ACR 132   Special Refinishing Application  
5
XXXxxx   Elective  
3
 
4th Quarter
ACR 134   Urethane Enamels Refinishing Preparation  
5
ACR 135   Tint and Match Colors  
6
ACR 136   Detailing  
2
ACR 137   Paint Internship  
3
         
    Total Hours Required  
67


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