A60130 – Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Degree Designation	Articulation Agreement
Associate in Applied Science	None
Minimum Required Credit Hours	Fully online option available?
67	No

Description

Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair Pathway Description: Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.

Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen.

Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

Collision Repair and Refinishing program Description: The collision repair and refinishing program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Topics include instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.

This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.

Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

Practice safe handling of tools and hazardous material in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.
Assess damage for repair process, including tools or materials based on requirements of the repair/refinish job.
Diagnose and repair basic structural auto body damage in accordance to manufacture and I-CAR standards.
Diagnose and repair basic non-structural auto body damage in accordance to manufacture and I-CAR standards.
Demonstrate professional skills within an industry setting.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses

Humanities/Fine Arts

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Humanities (AAS)