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 Turn Dents into Dollars
As long as people are driving there will be a need for trained auto collision repair technicians. With your AAS degree from PPCC in this Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified program, you will hit the ground running in one of the most in-demand career fields in the country. Whether you work in a dealership or a body shop, this is sure to be a rewarding career with outstanding earning potential.
Traffic accidents occur daily, so there is a strong demand for auto collision repair technicians who can make damaged vehicles look brand new. If you love to work with your hands and get satisfaction in seeing a beautiful finished product that you restored, then Auto Collision Technology may be the career for you. Employees in this field use specialized equipment and technology along with knowledge of structural/non-structural repair techniques. Some technicians use their skills to customize vehicles for their customers. Want to find out if this career is for you? Check it out on the web at http://www.acinet.org/, and select Occupation Information. |
Program Description
This Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified program prepares you to enter into a skilled career in auto collision repair. PPCC offers a two-year AAS Degree in Automotive Collision Technology, and short-term certificates in Non-Structural Repair, Refinish Prep, R & I Technician, Structural Repair, and Automotive Plastics Repair. You’ll learn the ins-and-outs of auto body construction, surface prep, dent repair, welding and cutting. The program utilizes late model vehicles for training purposes, state-of-the-art equipment, individualized instruction, and day or evening classes. To get into the job market fast, you could start with a specialized certificate, then continue on to complete the Associate of Applied Science degree. Certificates are a good option if you are already working in the field and want to gain skills to advance on the job. |
Career Path Notes
By the time you finish the program, you should have acquired a complete set of collision repair tools, so you are fully prepared to enter the job market. |
Program Information
Click here for program specific information. |
For More Information
Call the Division of Communications, Humanities, & Technical Studies at 719-502-3200. |
Employment Opportunities
There are excellent employment opportunities in Automotive Collision Technology, Repair and Refinishing, and the need for qualified new repair technicians is rising. It is estimated that the shortage is approximately 40,000 workers per year nationwide. Salaries are dependent upon the speed and quality of workmanship. Career possibilities include Refinish Technician, Auto Detailer, Collision Repair Technician, Collision Damage Estimator, Refinish Prep Technician, Structural Repair Specialist, Collision Repair Shop Manager, Paint Salesperson/Tech Rep, Insurance Adjuster, or R & I Technician. |
Earnings Outlook
In Colorado, the median hourly salary in 2005 for Auto Collision Repair Technicians was $21.72, with a salary range of $11.50 - $36.57. In Colorado from 2004 to 2014, there are expected to be an average of 140 job openings per year. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
1st Semester - Fall
ACT 101 Intro to Auto Collision Technology
ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation
ACT 123 Metal Finishing & Body Filling
ACT 142 Surface Preparation I
ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation
ACT 144 Refinishing I
CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications
Semester 1 Credit Hours 19
2nd Semester - Spring
ACT 111 Metal Welding & Cutting I
ACT 122 Panel Repair & Replacements
ACT 151 Plastics & Adhesives I
ACT 211 Metal Welding & Cutting II
ACT 242 Surface Preparation II
ACT 243 Refinishing II
ACT 251 Plastics & Adhesives II
COM 225 Organizational Communication
Semester 2 Credit Hours 17
3rd Semester - Fall
ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis
ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair
ACT 221 Movable Glass & Hardware
ACT 232 Fixed Glass
ACT 241 Paint Defects - Causes and Cures
ACT 244 Final Detail
MAT 107 Career Math
Semester 3 Credit Hours 18
4th Semester - Spring
ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis & Repair
ACT 180 Level I Internship (or appropriate substitution)
ACT 181 Level II Internship (or appropriate substitution)
General Education Electives (from approved list in catalog)
Semester 4 Credit Hours 17
Total Credit Hours 71
Certificates
R&I (Remove & Install) Technician
Non-Structural Repair Technician
Refinish Preparation Technician
Refinish Technician
Structural Repair Technician
Automotive Plastics Repair Technician
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