AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - AUTO BODY REPAIR

DEGREE: Certificate in Applied Science with a major in Auto Body Repair

This program trains auto body technicians in the use of equipment and materials used in the auto body repair industry. The study of unibody, structure repair, sheet metal repair, welding, spot repair, estimating and refinishing are covered. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the auto body repair industry.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE

Required Courses

High School: None
College: None

NOTE:  A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other Requirements

1. Does Not Require High School Diploma or GED (NOTE: Non-high school graduates or those who do not have a GED, must score 61 or better on the reading portion of the COMPASS test. )

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Course Requirements
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ABR	101	Structural Repair I			3	6	5
ABR	102	MIG Welding			2	3	3
ABR	103	Sheet Metal Repair I			2	6	4
ABR	108	Refinishing I			2	3	3
ABR	109	Accessories			2	3	3
ABR	111	Structural Repair II			3	6	5
ABR	113	Sheet Metal Repair II			2	6	4
ABR	118	Refinishing II			2	3	3
ABR	119	Estimating Repairs			1	3	2
CWE	112	Cooperative Work Experience I			0	10	2
					19	49	34
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  34
SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (Fall)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ABR	101	Structural Repair I			3	6	5
ABR	102	MIG Welding			2	3	3
ABR	103	Sheet Metal Repair I			2	6	4
					7	15	12
SEMESTER 2 (Spring)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ABR	108	Refinishing I			2	3	3
ABR	109	Accessories			2	3	3
ABR	111	Structural Repair II			3	6	5
ABR	113	Sheet Metal Repair II			2	6	4
					9	18	15
SEMESTER 3 (Summer)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ABR	118	Refinishing II			2	3	3
ABR	119	Estimating Repairs			1	3	2
CWE	112	Cooperative Work Experience I			0	10	2
					3	16	7
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  34

PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS

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