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Automotive Collision Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 060
• MAT 030
• REA 090

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
 

CIS 118  Introduction to PC Applications    3
COM 225  Organizational Communication    3
MAT 107  Career Math    3
    General Education Electives from approved list   6
    15

Automotive Collision Technology Courses

ACT 101 Intro to Auto Collision Technology   4
ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I    3
ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation    3
ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements    3
ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling    3
ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis   3
ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair   3
ACT 142  Surface Preparation I    2
ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation   2
ACT 144 Refinishing I    2
ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I    1
ACT 180  Automotive Collision Repair Level I Internship    4
ACT 181  Automotive Collision Repair Level II Internship    4
ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II    2
ACT 221 Movable Glass and Hardware   2
ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis and Repair    3
ACT 232  Fixed Glass    2
ACT 241 Paint Defects – Causes and Cures   3
ACT 242  Surface Preparation II    2
ACT 243  Refinishing II    2
ACT 244 Final Detail    2
ACT 251  Plastics and Adhesives II      1
    56
  Total Credit Hours  71

Certificates

Automotive Plastics Repair Technician

ACT 101 Intro to Automotive Collision Technology    4
ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation    3
ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I    1
ACT 242 Surface Preparation II    2
ACT 243 Refinishing II    2
ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II      1
  Total Credit Hours  13

Non-Structural Repair Technician

ACT 101 Intro to Auto Collision Technology    4
ACT 111  Metal Welding and Cutting I    3
ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation    3
ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements    3
ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling   3
ACT 180  Automotive Collision Repair Level I Internship    4
ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II    2
ACT 221 Movable Glass and Hardware      2
  Total Credit Hours  24

Refinish Prep Technician

ACT 101 Intro to Automotive Collision Technology    4
ACT 142 Surface Preparation I    2
ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation   2
ACT 144 Refinishing I    2
ACT 244 Final Detail      2
  Total Credit Hours  12

Refinish Technician

ACT 181 Auto Collision Repair Level II Internship   4
ACT 241  Paint Defects – Causes and Cures    3
ACT 242  Surface Preparation II    2
ACT 243 Refinishing II      2
  Total Credit Hours 11

R & I Technician

ACT 101 Introduction to Auto Collision Technology    4
ACT 121  Non-Structural Repair Preparation    3
ACT 221  Movable Glass & Hardware   2
  Total Credit Hours    9

Structural Repair Technician

ACT 131  Structural Damage Diagnosis    3
ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair    3
ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis & Repair    3
ACT 232 Fixed Glass      2
  Total Credit Hours  11