Basic Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select. This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level work as an auto collision repair and painter apprentice, or in related areas of an automotive dealership or shop, such as chassis, front end, or frame repair, and parts counter clerk.

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. Recognize damage sustained by each of the three sections of the vehicle.

  2. Use common resources to identify the damage sustained by the vehicle.

  3. Measure and evaluate structural damage.

  4. Identify and analyze types of damage to a vehicle.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

12 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:

2nd Semester

12 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