Automotive Collision Technology
The Automotive Collision Technology Program utilizes the I-CAR curriculum and equips students with the knowledge and basic skills for all phases of the auto body industry. Using the latest equipment and training materials, students learn estimating, metal and body work, painting, glass replacement, structural/ non-structural repair and molded compound repair. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, students earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree and may become ASE and I-CAR welding certified.
Program Outcomes
- Analyze automotive structural damage and repair requirements.
- Analyze automotive non-structural damage and repair requirements.
- Diagnose and repair collision damage mechanical and electrical components.
- Demonstrate automobile painting and refinishing skills.
- Demonstrate safe working habits and procedures within an auto-collision/repair facility.
- Diagnose and repair automotive structural damage.
- Diagnose and repair automotive non-structural damage.
- Diagnose and repair automotive stationary and moveable glass.
Required Courses
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA-110 | OSHA Training | 1 |
| ACRT-111 | Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I | 4 |
| ACRT-112 | Painting & Refinishing I | 3 |
| ACRT-113 | Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I | 2 |
| ACRT-114 | Mechanical & Electrical I | 3 |
| SS-102 | Tech Connect | 0 |
| TOTAL | ||
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACRT-108 | Estimating & Diagnostic Scanning | 2 |
| ACRT-115 | Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II | 4 |
| ACRT-116 | Painting & Refinishing II | 3 |
| ACRT-117 | Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II | 2 |
| ACRT-118 | Mechanical & Electrical II | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACRT-205 | Advanced Estimating & Blueprinting | 3 |
| ACRT-207 | Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III | 4 |
| ACRT-211 | Painting & Refinishing III | 3 |
| ACRT-212 | Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACRT-214 | Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair IV | 5 |
| ACRT-216 | Painting & Refinishing IV | 4 |
| ACRT-209 | InternshipOR | 4 |
| ACRT-208 | Shop Practicum | 4 |
| TOTAL | ||
General Education Course Requirements
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-103 | English Composition I T▸ | 3 |
| COM-105 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication T▸ | 3 |
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications T▸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential Math T▸OR | 3 |
| MA-110 | Intermediate AlgebraOR | 3 |
| MA-111 | College Algebra T▸ | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology T▸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
Total Required Hours
T▸ - Course eligible for transfer to a state university.
Post Graduate Jobs
| Job Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Shop Manager | $55,000 |
| Technician | $60,000 |
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