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 Technology 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 0146        Introduction to Automotive Collision 
                   Repair and Refinishing		8 cr
ACRR 0147        Minor Collision Repair and Refinishing	8 cr
ACRR 0210        Advanced Collision Repair I		8 cr
ACRR 0211        Advanced Collision Repair II		8 cr
ACRR 0212        Advanced Collision Repair III		8 cr
						TOTAL: 40 cr

Certificate in Automotive Refinishing

(2½ Semesters)

Required Courses:

ACRR 0146        Introduction to Automotive Collision 
                   Repair and Refinishing		8 cr
ACRR 0147        Minor Collision Repair and Refinishing	8 cr
ACRR 0160        Advanced Refinishing I			8 cr
ACRR 0161        Advanced Refinishing II		8 cr
ACRR 0162        Advanced Refinishing III		8 cr
                                                TOTAL: 40 cr

Advanced Technical Certificate in Automotive Repair & Refinishing

(4 Semesters)

Required Courses:

ACRR 0146        Introduction to Automotive Collision 
                   Repair and Refinishing		8 cr
ACRR 0147        Minor Collision Repair and Refinishing	8 cr
ACRR 0160        Advanced Refinishing I			8 cr
ACRR 0161        Advanced Refinishing II		8 cr
ACRR 0162        Advanced Refinishing III		8 cr
           OR
ACRR 0252        Cooperative Work Experience		8 cr
ACRR 0210        Advanced Collision Repair I		8 cr
ACRR 0211        Advanced Collision Repair II		8 cr
ACRR 0212        Advanced Collision Repair III		8 cr
           OR
ACRR 0252        Internship				8 cr
                                                TOTAL: 64 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing

(4 Semesters)

Required Courses:

ACRR 0146        Introduction to Collision 
                  and Refinishing			8 cr
ACRR 0147        Minor Collision Repair and Refinishing	8 cr
ACRR 0160        Advanced Refinishing I			8 cr
ACRR 0161        Advanced Refinishing II		8 cr
ACRR 0162        Advanced Refinishing III		8 cr
           OR
ACRR 0252        Cooperative Work Experience		8 cr
ACRR 0210        Advanced Collision Repair I		8 cr
ACRR 0211        Advanced Collision Repair II		8 cr
ACRR 0212        Advanced Collision Repair III		8 cr
           OR
ACRR 0252        Cooperative Work Experience		8 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 1101	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 have three weeks to order the tools necessary for Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing in ACRR 0146.

ACRR 0146 Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair 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 0147 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 0146. F, S, Su

ACRR 0160 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. PREREQ: ACRR 0147. F, S, Su

ACRR 0161 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 0160. F, S

ACRR 0162 Advanced Refinishing III 8 credits. Tri-coating, striping, and variation of painting applications. Troubleshooting and corrective actions for problems encountered when painting. PREREQ: ACRR 0161. F, S

ACRR 0210 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 0146 and ACRR 0147 or Tech Prep articulation. F, S

ACRR 0211 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 0210. F, S

ACRR 0212 Advanced Collision Repair III 8 credits. Automotive electrical circuitry, window and water leak diagnosis, air bags, and seatbelts. PREREQ: ACRR 0210. F, S

ACRR 0252 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. Graded S/U. PREREQ: ACRR 0161 and ACRR 0211. D

ACRR 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

ACRR 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: March 2011