Automotive Collision Repair: CC (CTE)

Certificate of Completion | 32 credits minimum

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Program Description
Auto Collision Repair Technicians are skilled individuals who repair damaged motor vehicles by straightening bent structures, removing dents from fenders and body panels, welding torn metal and replacing badly damaged parts. Collision repair technicians are qualified to repair all types of vehicles, although most work is on automobiles and small trucks. The collision repair technician’s work is characterized by variety because each damaged vehicle presents a different problem.

Any course offered in this program can be taken as part of the major course requirements for an Associate of Science degree in General Studies.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Program Entry Requirements
Those interested in entering auto collision repair should be in good physical condition and have good hand-eye coordination. The collision repair technician’s work requires fast job analysis and the ability to visualize what is needed to restore the damaged vehicle. Welding light gauge metal is one of the skills to be acquired along with parts repair and replacement.

Students may only start every Fall semester in ACR classes.

General Education Requirements

Certificates of Completion contain instructional components in communication, computation, and human relations.

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

Communication: Any approved

Communication (CM)

course.

Computation: IND 1120

Human Relations: Any approved

Human Relations (HR)

course.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (32 Credits)

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Automotive Collision Repair CC: Full-time
If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is two semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Gain entry level employment skills in Non-Structural Collision Damage Repair. [1,3,4]
I-CAR WKR 01 Worker Protection. General shop safety and working with potentially hazardous materials found in the industry.
I-CAR FCR 01 Fundamentals of Collision Repair
I-CAR WCS 01 Welding and Cutting Steel
I-CAR DAM 01 Damage Analysis Program one. Vehicle ID, Estimating Systems, and Terminology.
I-CAR DAM 02 Damage Analysis Program two. Frontal Impact Analysis.
I-CAR DAM 03 Damage Analysis Program three. Mechanical Systems Analysis.
7. I-CAR DAM 04 Damage Analysis Program four. Restraints, Interior Glass, Side and Rear Impact Analysis.
8. I-CAR WCS 05 Oxy-acetylene/Plasma Arc Cutting
9. I-CAR GLA 01 Movable Glass and Hardware
Gain entry level employment skills in Structural Collision Damage Repair. [1,3,4]
1. I-CAR Corrosion Protection Steel.
2. I-CAR Stationary Glass 01 Stationary Glass Service
3. I-CAR MEA 01 Measuring
4. I-CAR SSS 01 Structural Straightening Steel
5. I-CAR SPS 01. Steel Unibody Front and Rear Rails, Floors and Front Structures
6. I-CAR SPS 02 Steel Unibody A-, B-, C-, D-Pillars, and Rocker Panels
7. I-CAR SPS 03 Steel Full Frame Sectioning
8. I-CAR WCS 03 Automotive Steel GMAW (MIG) Welding Qualification Test