Automotive Collision Repair Technology, A.A.S.

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Collision Repair Technology provides the necessary skills in the areas of basic mechanics, metal working, welding metal and plastics, damage analysis and structural repair, and preparation for painting repaired automobiles as well as in the areas of communication, technical writing and mathematics.

Automotive collision repair technicians are hired by automobile dealerships and independent auto body repair shops. As an experienced technician, the student may also choose to open a business, work as an insurance adjuster, or become a factory representative for industry suppliers.

Spring - Year One

ACT 110 - Safety In Collision Repair Credits: 2
ACT 111 - Metal Welding And Cutting I Credits: 3
ACT 121 - Non-Structural Repair Preparation Credits: 3
ACT 123 - Metal Finishing and Body Filling Credits: 3
ACT 141 - Refinish Safety Credits: 1
ACT 142 - Surface Preparation I Credits: 2
ACT 143 - Spray Equipment Operation Credits: 2

Spring Credits Year One: 16

Fall - Year One

ACT 150 - Panel Repair and Replacements Credits: 3
ACT 151 - Structural Damage Diagnosis Credits: 3
ACT 152 - Structural Damage Repair Credits: 3
ACT 153 - Refinishing I Credits: 2
ACT 160 - Fixed Glass, Plastics and Adhesives Credits: 2
*Critical Thinking & Reasoning Course 3.00 - 4.00

Fall Credits Year One: 16-17

Spring - Year Two

ACT 205 - Estimating and Shop Management Credits: 3
ACT 211 - MIG Welding and Cutting II Credits: 2
ACT 231 - Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis and Repair Credits: 3
ACT 237 - Automotive Collision Technology Lab Credits: 3
ACT 241 - Paint Defects - Causes and Cures Credits: 3
*Communications Course 3.00

Spring Credits Year Two: 17

Fall - Year Two

ACT 242 - Surface Preparation II Credits: 2
ACT 243 - Refinishing II Credits: 2
ACT 244 - Final Detail Credits: 2
*Communications Course 3.00
*Global Awareness Course 3.00
*Technology Course 3.00

Fall Credits Year Two: 15

Total Degree Credits: 64-65

Note:

*Choose from A.A.S. General Education Checklist .

Although these General Education courses are listed as part of the second, third and fourth semesters, it is highly encouraged that students take the second semester “Critical Thinking” and one of the “Communication” courses during the summer semester.