Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
(2½ to 4 Semesters)Program Coordinator and Instructor: Beamis
Instructor: Butler
Two Technical Certificates, one Advanced Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Science degree are available.
Objective: To provide realistic training that prepares the graduate for a career in collision repair and/or refinishing, utilizing the latest technologies, methods, and materials.
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Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair
(2½ Semesters)Required Courses:
ACRR 146 Introduction to Collision
and Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 147 Minor Collision Repair and
Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 210 Advanced Collision Repair I 8 cr
ACRR 211 Advanced Collision Repair II 8 cr
ACRR 212 Advanced Collision Repair III 8 cr
TOTAL: 40 crCertificate in Automotive Refinishing
(2½ Semesters)Required Courses:
ACRR 146 Introduction to Collision
and Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 147 Minor Collision Repair and
Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 160 Advanced Refinishing I 8 cr
ACRR 161 Advanced Refinishing II 8 cr
ACRR 162 Advanced Refinishing III 8 cr
TOTAL: 40 crAdvanced Technical Certificate in Automotive Repair & Refinishing
(4 Semesters)Required Courses:
ACRR 146 Introduction to Collision and
Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 147 Minor Collision Repair and
Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 160 Advanced Refinishing I 8 cr
ACRR 161 Advanced Refinishing II 8 cr
ACRR 162 Advanced Refinishing III 8 cr
OR
ACRR 252 Cooperative Work Experience 8 cr
ACRR 210 Advanced Collision Repair I 8 cr
ACRR 211 Advanced Collision Repair II 8 cr
ACRR 212 Advanced Collision Repair III 8 cr
OR
ACRR 252 Cooperative Work Experience 8 cr
TOTAL: 64 crAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
(4 Semesters)Required Courses:
ACRR 146 Introduction to CollisionGeneral Education Requirements:
and Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 147 Minor Collision Repair
and Refinishing 8 cr
ACRR 160 Advanced Refinishing I 8 cr
ACRR 161 Advanced Refinishing II 8 cr
ACRR 162 Advanced Refinishing III 8 cr
OR
ACRR 252 Cooperative Work Experience 8 cr
ACRR 210 Advanced Collision Repair I 8 cr
ACRR 211 Advanced Collision Repair II 8 cr
ACRR 212 Advanced Collision Repair III 8 cr
OR
ACRR 252 Cooperative Work Experience 8 crENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
Goal 2 3 cr
Goal 3 3 cr
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12 3 cr
Goal 2-12 4 cr
TOTAL: 80 cr
Courses
Students must have (or have ordered) tools necessary for Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing prior to enrolling in ACRR 146.ACRR 146 Introduction to Automotive Collision and Refinishing 8 credits. Theory and practice to use and care for body tools, fasteners; operation of oxyacetylene and M.I.G. welding equipment including brazing and cutting . Fundamentals of basic metal finishing including the use of plastic filler. Safety rules and procedures will be emphasized. "Right to know" laws, OSHA, and hazardous material are stressed. PREREQ: Must have tools required or ordered within one week of beginning of class. F, S, Su
ACRR 147 Minor Collision Repair and Refinishing 8 credits. The metal finishing with fillers is continued. Refinishing fundamentals are taught and practiced, including prepping vehicles for refinishing from washing the vehicle to the final top color or clear coat. Projects will be both components and customer vehicles. Systems application is taught. PREREQ: ACRR 146. F, S, Su
ACRR 160 Advanced Refinishing I 8 credits. Advanced technical refinishing terms will be introduced and explained along with Environmental Protection Agency laws. High Volume Low Pressure application will be used. Emphasis on detailing a vehicle. System application will be emphasized. F, S, Su
ACRR 161 Advanced Refinishing II 8 credits. Single stage, two stage and tri-coating will be stressed in live projects. The ability to use High Volume Low Pressure application system will be improved, paint problems will be introduced. PREREQ: ACRR 160. F, S, Su
ACRR 162 Advanced Refinishing III 8 credits. This course will prepare the student to match the area to be refinished for a better blend with the existing finish. Striping and painting variation of applications. Problems will be covered again. PREREQ: ACRR 161. F, S, Su
ACRR 210 Advanced Collision Repair I 8 credits. Training in automotive electrical circuitry. Fiberglass, interior and exterior plastic repair will be taught, glass removal and replacement, and removable body panel and parts. Advanced training in panel alignment and replacement. Advanced welding techniques will be taught. F, S, Su
ACRR 211 Advanced Collision Repair II 8 credits. Damage inspection; shop manuals will be used in damage analysis and writing collision damage reports. Basic frame and unibody repair and alignment. Steering and alignment systems will be diagnosed and repaired in conjunction with frame and unibody repair. F, S, Su
ACRR 212 Advanced Collision Repair III 8 credits. Advanced training in the areas needed most that have been covered in ACRR 210 and 211, with emphasis placed on quality and speed. PREREQ: ACRR 210, ACRR 211. F, S, Su
ACRR 252 Cooperative Work experience 8 credits. An opportunity for the student to receive on-the-job work experience with an automotive body business in either collision repair or refinishing. D
ACRR 298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
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