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

Spring Credits Year One: 16

Fall - Year One

ACT 150 - Panel Repair and Replacements (3)
ACT 151 - Structural Damage Diagnosis (3)
ACT 152 - Structural Damage Repair (3)
ACT 153 - Refinishing I (2)
ACT 160 - Fixed Glass, Plastics and Adhesives (2)
*Critical Thinking & Reasoning Course Credits: 3 - 4

Fall Credits Year One: 16-17

Spring - Year Two

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

Spring Credits Year Two: 17

Fall - Year Two

ACT 242 - Surface Preparation II (2)
ACT 243 - Refinishing II (2)
ACT 244 - Final Detail (2)
*Communications Course Credits: 3
*Global Awareness Course Credits: 3
*Technology Course Credits: 3

Fall Credits Year Two: 15

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.