Basic Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing A.S. Degree

Program Description

This degree prepares students for entry-level work as an automotive collision repair technician, structural repair technician, or painter apprentice. Upon completion of this degree, students can work in areas, such as automotive dealerships, auto collision repair facilities, frame repair, or as a parts counter clerk.

To graduate with a specialization in Basic Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, students must complete all requirements for the certificate with a grade of C or better plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate of Science Degree (minimum total = 60 units).

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

15-18 units

2nd Semester

15-20 units

3rd Semester

12-14 units

4th Semester

6 units