Automotive Body Intermediate Repair and Restoration, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Body Intermediate Repair and Restoration certificate, the student demonstrates skills for employment as an apprentice collision repair-person, apprentice paint technician, or as a painter's helper and may start his or her own business. After becoming employed, the student may be certified by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or receive certification for various courses taken through I-CAR, Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the skills of determining which parts need to be replaced or repaired and demonstrate the skills required to install or repair parts.
  2. Demonstrate the skills of basic paint applications such as one stage and base coat/clear coat paint.
  3. Demonstrate the skills of surface preparation prior to painting.
  4. Demonstrate the skills of plastic and composite repair techniques.
  5. Demonstrate intermediate welding techniques such as Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and resistance spot.
  6. Demonstrate intermediate metal shaping techniques such as shrinking, stretching, bending and cutting.

Core Requirements

Complete 30 units

AUTO 084C

Intermediate Auto Collision Repair

6

AUTO 084D

Advanced Auto Collision Repair

6

AUTOBODY 084A

Introductory Auto Collision Repair

6

AUTOBODY 084B

Beginning Auto Collision Repair

6

AUTOMECH 072

Basic Brakes, Suspensions, Wheel Alignment, and Maintenance

3

AUTOMECH 073

Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems

3

Restricted Electives

Complete 6 units selected from:

AUTOMECH 092

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

6

AUTOMECH 095

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Electrical Systems

6

Minimum Units Required: 36

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.