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Automotive Collision Repair Diploma

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Program Description:

If it’s damaged, you will have the skills to repair it. In no more than a year and a half, you can earn a diploma that means you understand the mechanical and electrical systems of automobiles. You will be able to repair auto bodies, working with fiberglass, plastic, and rubber. You will be able to weld or cut and repair automobile trim and glass. You will be trained on computer diagnostics. You will also have the expertise in the area of major structural damage, both analysis and repair. You will have the opportunity to learn all the techniques for refinishing damaged automobiles.

With your training you will be in demand in private repair shops and at automotive dealerships. Skilled people are in high demand and are well compensated. You will also have the skills and knowledge to go into business for yourself.

Career Information and Occupational Outlook

Program Admission Requirements

  1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
  2. Be at least 16 years old.
  3. Present appropriate test scores, or present an official transcript documenting college level English and mathematics with grades of "C" or better.

Curriculum Outline

Credits required for graduation (64/67)

General Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
EMP 100A Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2
ENG 101 English 5
MAT 101 General Mathematics 5
EMP 100B Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 1

Fundamental Occupational Courses (24 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
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 104 Mechanical and Electrical Systems 2
ACR 105 Body Fiberglass, Plastic, and Rubber Repair Techniques 3
ACR 106 Welding and Cutting 4
ACR 107 Trim, Accessories, and Glass 2
ACR 109 Damage Identification and Assessment 3
ACR 110 Minor Collision Repair 2

Specific Occupational Courses (Completion of ONE specialization is required)

MAJOR COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIZATION Courses (30 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
ACR 120 Conventional Frame Repair 3
ACR 121 Unibody Identification and Damage Analysis 2
ACR 122 Unibody Measuring and Fixturing Systems 2
ACR 123 Unibody Straightening Systems and Techniques 4
ACR 124 Unibody Welding Techniques 2
ACR 125 Unibody Structural Panel Repair and Replacement 3
ACR 126 Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair 5
ACR 127 Unibody Suspension and Steering Systems 2
ACR 128 Bolt-on Body Panel Removal and Replacement 4
ACR 129 Major Collision Repair Internship or  
  Electives 3

PAINT AND REFINISHING SPECIALIZATION Courses (27 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
ACR 130 Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation 5
ACR 132 Special Refinishing Application 5
ACT 134 Urethane Enamels Refinishing Application 6
ACR 135 Tint and Match Colors 6
ACR 136 Detailing 2
ACR 137 Paint and Refinishing Internship or  
  Electives 3

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Last updated: March 31, 2008.