Automotive Collision Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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This program prepares students to enter into, or upgrade skills in, auto collision repair. Students have the opportunity to develop skills in non-structural metal repair, structural repair, and all aspects of refinishing. Students who complete a certificate program are prepared to enter into a specific area of the collision repair industry. The degree program provides students with a broader background and training in all areas of auto collision repair. Students completing either a degree or certificate program should have little difficulty in finding employment. The program utilizes late-model vehicles for training purposes and is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Students must provide their own work clothes and hand tools. A complete set of collision repair tools should be purchased before job entry.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
Additionally, students should work with a program faculty advisor to ensure that they are taking the correct classes for their program.
General Education Courses
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Organizational Communication |
3 |
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Career Math |
3 |
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6 |
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15 |
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Automotive Collision Technology Courses
Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology |
4 |
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Metal Welding & Cutting I |
3 |
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Non-Structural Repair Preparation |
3 |
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Panel Repair & Replacements |
3 |
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Metal Finishing & Body Filling |
3 |
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Structural Damage Diagnosis |
3 |
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Structural Damage Repair |
3 |
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Surface Preparation I |
2 |
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Spray Equipment Operation |
2 |
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Refinishing I |
2 |
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Plastics & Adhesives I |
1 |
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Automotive Collision Repair Internship Level I |
4 |
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Automotive Collision Repair Level II Internship |
4 |
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Metal Welding & Cutting II |
2 |
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Movable Glass & Hardware |
2 |
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Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis & Repair |
3 |
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Fixed Glass |
2 |
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Paint Defects – Causes & Cures |
3 |
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Surface Preparation II |
2 |
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Refinishing II |
2 |
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Final Detail |
2 |
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Plastics & Adhesives II |
1 |
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56 |
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Total Credit Hours |
71 |
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Certificates
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Automotive Plastics Repair Technician
Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology |
4 |
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Non-Structural Repair Preparation |
3 |
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Plastics & Adhesives I |
1 |
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Surface Preparation II |
2 |
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Refinishing II |
2 |
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Plastics & Adhesives II |
1 |
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Total Credit Hours |
13 |
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Non-Structural Repair Technician
Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology |
4 |
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Metal Welding & Cutting I |
3 |
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Non-Structural Repair Preparation |
3 |
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Panel Repair & Replacements |
3 |
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Metal Finishing & Body Filling |
3 |
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Automotive Collision Repair Internship Level I |
4 |
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Metal Welding & Cutting II |
2 |
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Movable Glass & Hardware |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
24 |
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Refinish Prep Technician
Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology |
4 |
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Surface Preparation I |
2 |
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Spray Equipment Operation |
2 |
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Refinishing I |
2 |
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Final Detail |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
12 |
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Refinish Technician
Automotive Collision Repair Level II Internship |
4 |
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Paint Defects – Causes & Cures |
3 |
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Surface Preparation II |
2 |
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Refinishing II |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
11 |
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R & I Technician
Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology |
4 |
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Non-Structural Repair Preparation |
3 |
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Movable Glass & Hardware |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
9 |
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Structural Repair Technician
Structural Damage Diagnosis |
3 |
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Structural Damage Repair |
3 |
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Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis & Repair |
3 |
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Fixed Glass |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
11 |
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