Program Description
The Auto Collision Repair Technology program provides the student with the knowledge and skills to become a major collision repair technician and a painting and refinishing technician in the modern automotive collision repair industry. Training in the latest auto body rebuilding techniques for today’s unibody cars plays a vital role in the comprehensive collision repair program. Important attributes for success are problem-solving and the ability to apply technology to the work requirement.

In addition, students are instructed in related areas such as basic math, English, interpersonal relations and professional development, shop safety, and cost estimating. The field of Automotive Collision Repair has experienced rapid technological expansion and the trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Program graduates receive a diploma.

Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:

1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree. Applicants who do not possess a high school diploma or GED must pass an Ability to Benefit Test.
2. Present acceptable COMPASS/ASSET scores taken within the last five years, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last seven years.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation:
Major Collision and Repair: 99
or Painting and Refinishing: 69

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	EMP 153 Student Success		2
	EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development		3
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 General Math		5

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	SCT 100 Introduction to Computers		3
	ACR 100 Safety 1		1
	ACR 101 Automotive Components Identification		3
	ACR 102 Equipment & Hand Tools Identification		1
	ACR 104 Mechanical & Electrical Systems		2
	ACR 105 Body Fiberglass, Plastic, & Rubber Repair		3
	ACR 106 Welding & Cutting		4
	ACR 107 Trim, Accessories, & Glass		2
	ACR 109 Damage Identification & Assessment		3
	ACR 110 Minor Collision Repair		2

COMPLETION OF ONE SPECIALIZATION IS REQUIRED

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

	Paint & Refinishing Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	ACR 130 Sanding, Priming, & Paint Preparation		5
	ACR 132 Special Refinishing Application		5
	ACR 134 Urethane Enamels Refinishing Application		6
	ACR 135 Tint & Match Colors		6
	ACR 136 Detailing		2
	ACR 137 Paint and Refinishing Internship		3
	XXX Electives		3

	Suggested Electives		Credit Hours
	ACR 150 Advanced Unibody Repair		2