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Automotive Collision Repair Assistant Certificate (Plan 24AO)

Program Overview

Award Type

Certificate

Catalog Description

This certificate prepares students for employment as an automotive collision repair assistant. Coursework places a strong emphasis on the understanding on shop safety, removal and installation of bolted vehicle panels, automotive detailing, and damage estimating. Students will learn foundational collision repair theories while developing skills in the areas of dent repair, plastic repair, movable glass, panel removal and installation, preparation of vehicle for refinishing, and reading of damage estimates. Upon completion of coursework students have the opportunity to earn I-CAR program certification.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

5 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CLC120 ^

College Success Seminar

2

ACR110

Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair

3

Second Semester

8 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

ACR112

Non-Structural Repair I

5

ACR131

Automotive Refinishing I

3

Third Semester

6 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

ACR119

Pointless Dent Removal

3

ACR215

Automotive Detailing

3

Total Hours for Certificate

19

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

2022-2023 CLC Catalog