Automotive and Welding Department | 4 CPCC - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion | 6 months

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Select appropriate tools and materials needed to perform metal straightening and plastic filler repair process
• Refinish repairs and blends using the latest industry materials and technology
• Repair major body damage, including frame repair, unibody repair and electronic measuring
• Perform a variety of welding processes needed to properly repair vehicles of both steel and aluminum construction

Careers

Employment opportunities include:

• entry level positions as a prepper
• masker
• painter's helper
• body mid-tech
• paint or body technician at independent, dealership, fleet repair facilities in any transportation related field:
• automotive
• trucking
• transit
• light rail
• aircraft
• recreational vehicle
• industrial or marine

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PROGRAM CODE: CC.ABCOLRRTECH

The Auto Body/Collision Repair Refinishing Technology program simulates real working conditions in a well-equipped modern shop facility. Training combines intensive theory and practical lab experience tailored to specific needs. In order to complete the program in three consecutive terms, students must start fall term.

Technicians repair or replace parts, straighten frames and Unibody structure, install and adjust components and glass, repair electrical systems, restraints, suspension components, brakes, prepare all types of surfaces for necessary refinishing operations, mix and apply modern waterborne and solvent-borne paint products, and finish their work to industry standards. Skills learned include welding, metal straightening, filler use, plastic repair, surface preparation, masking, product selection, mixing, color matching and application techniques, as well as detailing and troubleshooting. This certificate qualifies students to apply for I-CAR Pro Level 1 Certification.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

• demonstrate the proper selection of tools and materials needed to perform metal straightening and plastic filler repair processes;
• prepare a repaired surface, choose and apply appropriate materials, block sand, clean surface, and apply topcoat, detail;
• repair sheet metal damage, demonstrate panel replacement techniques, identify structural damage, and formulate viable repair processes;
• perform spot repairs and blends using the latest industry accepted practices and materials, to the standards of industry;
• demonstrate skill in major body repair, including frame and Unibody repair;
• perform a variety of welding processes needed to properly repair vehicles of both steel and aluminum construction, in accordance with I-CAR guidelines;
• demonstrate competency in Collision Repair Estimating, using Mitchells guides, and Audatex, and CCC-ONE software.