Automotive Interiors Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level work/employment as an automotive interiors technician.

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)

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify automotive interior component integrity.

  2. Identify and utilize materials, tools and equipment essential to the automotive interior sector.

  3. Dismantle, remove and install automotive interior components.

  4. Restore automotive interior components.

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 040
Basic Auto Upholstery

This course offers students basic theory and practical experience in creating custom automotive interiors. Safe work practices and the use of tools to develop, cut, sew and fit are emphasized. This course may also be offered for noncredit as ACR 640. (Formerly AUTOIN 010)

Course Details:

ACR 041
Advanced Custom Auto Interiors

This course offers advanced level instruction on theory and installation of custom and hot rod automotive interiors. Safe work practices and the use of tools to design, cut, sew and fit complex interiors are emphasized. This course may also be offered for noncredit as ACR 641. (Formerly AUTOIN 012)

Course Details:

ACR 060
Beginning Street Rod Construction

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