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Apr 16, 2024
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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Collision Repair Technology, TC
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This program is designed to prepare students for the field of collision repair, including painting, body alignment and repair, collision estimating, and surface and trim repair and replacement.
Job Opportunities
Body Technician • Painter • Damage Estimator • Part Specialist • Collision Repair Manager • Detailer
Certifications
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) • Inter-Industry Council on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR)
Salary Expectations
To find current average salaries for Collision Repair occupations, visit: Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe and appropriate use of equipment and tools used in collision repair safety, along with OSHA and EPA protective regulations regarding the handling of hazardous materials.
- Demonstrate professionalism in both the classroom and lab. This includes the following: technically accurate communication; safe/appropriate equipment/tool usage; proactive and responsible actions throughout all procedures; a positive attitude; ability to follow directions (written and verbal); and being aware of surroundings.
- Demonstrate correct and accurate use of a variety of tools to repair metal or plastic products
- After examining a damaged car part (metal or plastic), students will differentiate among a full panel, blend panel, or spot repair, and will then formulate and execute a repair plan that includes selecting the correct tools, abrasive grits, chemicals, replacement parts, primer/paints following proper procedures to meet factory recommendations for an acceptable finish
- After examining a damaged car structure or frame, formulate and execute a cosmetic straightening repair plan that follows industry standard procedures to meet factory recommendations for an acceptable repair
- Demonstrate knowledge of corrosion protection and proper applications of undercoats
- Demonstrate from set-up to clean-up safe and proper use of a MIG Welder to perform basic welds to industry standards on automotive gauge steel and aluminum in the Collision Repair Industry
- Demonstrate proper usage of paint spraying equipment from paint/primer mixing to the application of paint using a variety of spray techniques, and to the cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
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General Education Courses
Complete all (6 credit hours) Collision Repair Technology Courses
Complete all (31 credit hours) |
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