Collision Repair Technician

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. practice personal and workplace safety standards;
2. use, maintain, and store tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards for the automotive industry;
3. create a repair plan that includes the analysis of the damage, needed tools, chemicals, additives, time, cost, and parts to complete a collision and refinish repair job; 
4. produce a damage repair independently; 
5. produce refinishing work independently;                                                    

6. recognize efficient and quality work according to industry standards;
7. demonstrate industry professionalism and a commitment to professional development such as I-CAR, NATEF, or ASE certifications; 
8. communicate effectively by collaborating with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing;
9. demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and workplace practices; 

Certificate Requirements

• ABO 103 - Introduction to Auto Body Repair Credits: 3
• ABO 104 - Introduction to Automotive Refinishing Credits: 3
• ABO 203 - Advanced Automotive Body Repair Credits: 3
• ABO 204 - Advanced Refinishing Fundamentals Credits: 3
• WLD 102 - Basic Welding Fabrication Credits: 3

Total Certificate Credit Hours: 15

Completion of 15 credit hours (ABO 103, 104, 203, 204, WLD 102)