Advanced Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level work as an auto collision repair technician and/or painter apprentice beyond the Basic Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Certificate and to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Automotive Collision and Repair

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Repair doors, glasses, and leaks.

  2. Diagnose and repair vehicle damage on full frame and unibody vehicles.

  3. Perform multiple refinishing techniques.

  4. Repair urethane plastics.

  5. Measure and evaluate structural damage.

  6. Estimate a damage vehicle and make an appraisal.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

17 units
ACR 020 - Non-Structural Body Repair
This course covers theory and practical experience in automotive collision damage repair and shop safety with a focus on automotive construction, regulations, oxyacetylene and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, surface preparation, basic spray painting, and detailing. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test B-3. (Formerly AUTO 020)

Course Details:

ACR 022 - Non-Structural Collision Repair and Estimating
This course covers theory and practical experience in automotive collision damage repair and shop safety with a focus on laws and regulations, refinishing techniques, Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and steering, suspension and vehicle alignment, damage analysis and estimating, and Hybrid and electric vehicle safety procedures. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National B3 Test. (Formerly AUTO 022)

Course Details:

ACR 030 - Mechanical Technology for the Collision Specialist
This course is an intense overview of the mechanical aspects of a vehicle as it pertains to Collision industry. Subjects covered are A/C, Electrical, SRS (Safety Restraint Systems), front end geometry and hybrid and electrical vehicle safety. (Formerly AUTO 030)

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ACR 020
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ACR 022

2nd Semester

16 units
ACR 024 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
This course covers theory and practical experience in auto collision repair and shop safety, with a focus on Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, panel replacement, theory and practical experience in minor uni-body frame measuring and repair, basic hybrid body repair, and hybrid and electric vehicle safety procedures. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National B4 Test. (Formerly AUTO 024)

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ACR 020
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ACR 022
ACR 026 - Auto Collision Refinishing
This course covers theory and practical experience in automotive collision repair and refinishing, shop safety practices, personal safety, and health protection as outlined by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).  Topics include Sheet Molded Compound (SMC) panel replacement; heat reshaping plastic parts; electrical and electronic systems; single-, two-, and three-stage refinishing systems; spot repairing/blending; polishing; detailing; estimating; and custom painting. This course may be used in preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Test B2. (Formerly AUTO 026)

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ACR 020
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ACR 022
ACR 050 or ACR 060

The course includes basic vehicle restoration theory and practical experience as well as safe work practices, disassembly, cleaning, body repair, welding and assembly. This course may also be offered for noncredit as ACR 650. (Formerly AUTORS 010)

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ACR 020
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ACR 022
OR

This course covers theory and practical experience in building a street rod vehicle.  Topics include shop safety, design and construction of frame and chassis systems and components, body repair, paint preparation, refinishing, and welding. This course may also be offered for noncredit as ACR 660. (Formerly AUTOST 010)

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ACR 020
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ACR 022