Automotive Collision: Structure Repair Technician

Skilled automotive collision structure technicians may be employed in new car dealerships, independent auto collision shops, and industrial and government agency motor pools.

Graduates of this program will enter the trade with considerable practical skills gained through actual hands-on repair experience throughout the program.

This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

ACT 102

Fundamentals of Collision Repair

3

ACT 106

Body Shop Equipment

3

ACT 110

Welding, Heat, & Cutting

4

ACT 115

Plastic/SMC Repair

4

ACT 120*

Glass, Trim, & Hardware

5

ACT 125

Introduction to Metal Straightening

5

ACT 132

Panel Replacement

6

ACT 133

Panel Repair

6

ACT 134

Auto Collision Major Repairs

5

ACT 140

Auto Systems Repair (Winter quarter only)

4

Total Credits for Completion

43

*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment

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