The Automotive Collision Repair program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive collision repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes either major automotive collision repair or automotive painting and refinishing depending on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. Program graduates receive an Automotive Collision Repair diploma which qualifies them as major collision repair technicians or painting and refinishing technicians.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
| ACRP 1000 Intro to Auto Collision Repair Prerequisites: Provisional Acceptance This course introduces suspension and steering, braking, and drive train systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2235 | 4 |
ACRP 1005 Automobile Comp Repair & Replace This course provides instruction in removal and replacement methods of a variety of non-structural cosmetic and safety features of the automobile as well as bolt-on body panels.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2236 | 4 |
ACRP 1010 Foundations of Collision Repair This course covers the safety precautions followed during the painting and refinishing processes used in a shop during collision repairs. Basic surface preparations will be discussed an practiced. Spray gun types and basic operations will also be introduced.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2237 | 5 |
ACRP 1015 Fundamentals of Automotive Welding This course introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto collision repair.Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques through a variety of different procedures.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2238 | 4 |
| AND | |
| Completion of one of the following specializations is required for graduation. | |
| REFINISHING SPECIALIZATION | |
ACPR 2001 Introduction to Auto Painting and Refinishing This course covers the safety precautions followed during the painting and refinishing processes used in a shop during collision repairs. Basic surface preparations will be discussed and practiced. Spray gun types and basic operations will also be introduced.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2240 | 5 |
ACPR 2002 Painting and Refinishing Techniques This course covers the fundamental refinishing tasks of mixing, matching and appling various types of automotive paints. Paint defect causes and cures will be examined in depth. Final delivery detailing and tasks will also be practiced and discussed.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2241 | 5 |
| And choose ONE of the refinishing internship options: | |
| ACRP 2009 Refinishing Internship Prerequisites: ACRP 1000 Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization.Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; and detailing.2242 | 2 |
| OR | |
| ACRP 2108 Refinishing Internship I Prerequisites: ACRP 1000 Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tine and match colors; and detailing.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
10412 | 1 |
| AND | |
| ACRP 2109 Refinishing Internship II Prerequisites: ACRP 2108 Provides continued occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, promising and paint preparation; special refinishing application; urethane enamels; tine and match colors; and detailing.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
10414 | 1 |
| MAJOR COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIZATION | |
ACRP 2010 Major Collision Repair This course introduces procedures and resources used in the identification and assessment of automotive collision damages.This course provides instruction on the hydraulic systems and for the diagnosis, straightening, measuring and alignment of automobile frames and bodies.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2243 | 5 |
ACRP 2015 Major Collision Replacements This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs emphasizing a variety of removal and replacement techniques.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2244 | 5 |
| And choose ONE of the collision repair internship options: | |
ACRP 2019 Major Collision Repair Internship Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization.Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility.Topics include: conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
2245 | 2 |
| OR | |
| ACRP 2118 Major Collision Repair Internship I Prerequisites: ACRP 1000 Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement. 10418 | 1 |
| AND | |
| ACRP 2119 Major Collision Repair Internship II Prerequisites: ACRP 2118 Provides continues occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as the experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulation on-campus facility. Topics include: conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.10420 | 1 |
| MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL HELPER SPECIALIZATION | |
ACRP 1017 Mechanical & Electrical Systems I This course introduces suspension and steering, braking, and drive train systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
4744 | 4 |
ACRP 1019 Mechanical & Electrical Systems II This course introduces the various electrical, heating and AC, engine cooling, fuel and intake, and restraint systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Auto Body Repair, 5th. ed., ISBN 978-1-4180-7353-4, $215.22
4746 | 5 |
| * 37 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
