Automotive Collision Repair Technology, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Collision Repair Technology prepares students for employment in the areas of basic mechanics, metal working, welding metal and plastics, damage analysis and structural repair, and preparation for painting repaired automobiles. Students also develop skills 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 with an AAS, Automotive Collision Repair Technology, the student may also choose to open a business, work as an insurance adjuster, or become a factory representative for industry suppliers. For more information regarding the Automotive Collision Repair Technology, AAS, see the Automotive Collision Repair webpage.

The Automotive Collision Repair Technology program is located on the Bullhead City Campus in Bullhead City.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

Spring - Year One: 16

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)

Fall - Year One: 16-18

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)
Choose one Critical Thinking and Reasoning course from the AAS General Education Checklist Credits: (3-5)

Spring - Year Two: 17

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)
Choose one Communications course from the AAS General Education Checklist Credits: (3)

Fall - Year Two: 15-16

ACT 242 - Surface Preparation II Credits: (2)
ACT 243 - Refinishing II Credits: (2)
ACT 244 - Final Detail Credits: (2)
Choose one Communications course from the AAS General Education Checklist Credits: (3)
Choose one Global Awareness course from the AAS General Education Checklist Credits: (3-4)
Choose one Technology course from the AAS General Education Checklist Credits: (3)

Total Degree Credits: 64-67

Note:

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 “Communications” courses during the summer semester.