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Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
Contact(s): Billy Huneycutt
The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and refinish vehicle both before and after a collision.
Coursework provides a strong foundation in structural and body damage analysis & estimating, damage repair both non-structural and structural in steel & aluminum. This program also includes the repair of plastics, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and use of adhesives for plastic & steel; welding with MIG & STRSW as well as plastic, and paint & refinishing techniques for solvent-borne & waterborne paints systems.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to take industry third-party credentialing which correspond with program & industry standards. Graduates will be prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the collision repair & refinishing industry.
Students completing the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology will have the opportunity to earn the following I-CAR certifications:
- I-CAR ProLevel 1 – Non-Structural Technician
- I-CAR ProLevel 1 – Refinish Technician
The I-CAR Professional Development Program (PDP) is an industry recognized program for training collision repair professionals in essential role-relevant knowledge and skills.
See www.i-car.com for more information.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to be a Refinish Technician
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to be a Non-Structural Technician
- Perform 10 different welds on thick & thin steel coupons
- Repair a damaged vehicle frame based on damage identification derived from computerized frame measurements
- Write a complete computerized estimate of repairs using the CCOne Estimating Software
Current member of the Carolinas Collision Association
- Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Diploma
- Collision Repair - Structural & Non-Structural Damage Repair Certificate
- Collision Repair - Painting and Refinishing Certificate
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Diploma – D60130
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 101 |
Writing and Inquiry or Applied Communications I |
3 |
| AUB 121 | Non-Structural Damage I | 3 |
| AUB 122 | Non-Structural Damage II | 4 |
| AUB 136 | Plastics & Adhesives | 3 |
| TRN 110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2 |
| TRN 180 | Basic Welding for Transportation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| AUB 111 | Painting & Refinishing I | 4 |
| AUB 112 | Painting & Refinishing II | 4 |
| AUB 150 | Automotive Detailing | 2 |
| AUB 114 | Special Finishes | 2 |
| AUB 160 | Body Shop Operations | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| AUB 131 | Structural Damage I | 4 |
| AUB 162 | Autobody Estimating | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 41 | |
Collision Repair - Structural & Non-Structural Damage Repair Certificate – C60130DR
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| AUB 131 | Structural Damage I | 4 |
| AUB 162 | Autobody Estimating | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUB 121 | Non-Structural Damage I | 3 |
| AUB 122 | Non-Structural Damage II | 4 |
| AUB 136 | Plastics & Adhesives | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
Collision Repair - Painting and Refinishing Certificate – C60130PR
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credit Hours | |
| AUB 111 | Painting & Refinishing I | 4 |
| AUB 112 | Painting & Refinishing II | 4 |
| AUB 114 | Special Finishes | 2 |
| AUB 150 | Automotive Detailing | 2 |
| AUB 160 | Body Shop Operations | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 | |
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology - CCP
Tuition-waived program for Career & College Promise (high school students)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TRN 110 | Introduction to Transport Technology | 2 |
| AUB 111 | Painting & Refinishing I | 4 |
| AUB 112 | Painting & Refinishing II | 4 |
| AUB 121 | Non-Structural Damage I | 3 |
| AUB 122 | Non-Structural Damage II | 4 |
| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |