Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing

(2½ to 4 Semesters)

Program Coordinator and Senior Instructor:  Beamis

Master Instructor: Butler

Faculty Information   
Program Introduction   
Certificates and Degree Program   
Courses    

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.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml 

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program’s student handbook.

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 cr

Certificate 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 cr

Advanced 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        Internship				8 cr
                                                TOTAL: 64 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Collision Repair and 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

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 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. Live-work projects using single and two stage painting processes and tri-coating with a high volume, low pressure application system.  PREREQ: ACRR 160. F, S

ACRR 162 Advanced Refinishing III 8 credits. Tri-coating, striping, and variation of painting applications. Troubleshooting and corrective actions for problems encountered when painting. . PREREQ: ACRR 161. F, S

ACRR 210 Advanced Collision Repair I 8 credits. Estimating, glass removal and replacement, frame repair and frame rack setup, body panel and part replacement and alignment, welding techniques, and corrosion protection. PREREQ: ACRR 161, ACRR 146, and ACRR 147 or Tech Prep articulation. F, S

ACRR 211 Advanced Collision Repair II 8 credits. Frame and unibody repair and alignment. Steering and alignment systems diagnosis and repair. Sectioning, sheet molded compounds, fiberglass, and plastic repair. PREREQ: ACRR 210. F, S

ACRR 212 Advanced Collision Repair III 8 credits. Automotive electrical circuitry, window and water leak diagnosis, air bags, and seatbelts. PREREQ: ACRR 210. F, S

ACRR 252 Internship  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. Designed to meet specific needs of the student through individual work under faculty guidance. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

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