SCC Course Catalog

Automotive Body Repair (AUB)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	111	Painting & Refinishing I	8/4

This course introduces the proper procedures for using automotive refinishing equipment and materials in surface preparation and application. Topics include federal, state, and local regulations, personal safety, refinishing equipment and materials, surface preparation, masking, application techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and use proper equipment and materials in refinishing following accepted industry standards.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	112	Painting & Refinishing II	8/4

This course covers advanced painting techniques and technologies with an emphasis on identifying problems encountered by the refinishing technician. Topics include materials application, color matching, correction of refinishing problems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform spot, panel, and overall refinishing repairs and identify and correct refinish problems.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	114	Special Finishes	3/2

This course introduces multistage finishes, custom painting, and protective coatings. Topics include base coats, advanced intermediate coats, clear coats, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply specialized finishes based on accepted industry standards.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	121	Non-Structural Damage I	5/3

This course introduces safety, tools, and the basic fundamentals of body repair. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair minor direct and indirect damage including removal/repairing/replacing of body panels to accepted standards.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	122	Non-Structural Damage II	8/4

This course covers safety, tools, and advanced body repair. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, advanced repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, movable glass, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair or replace direct and indirect damage to accepted standards including movable glass and hardware.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	131	Structural Damage I	6/4

This course introduces safety, equipment, structural damage analysis, and damage repairs. Topics include shop safety, design and construction, structural analysis and measurement, equipment, structural glass, repair techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and perform repairs to a vehicle which has received light/moderate structural damage.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	136	Plastics & Adhesives	5/3

This course covers safety, plastic and adhesive identification, and the various repair methods of automotive plastic components. Topics include safety, identification, preparation, material selection, and the various repair procedures including refinishing. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, remove, repair, and/or replace automotive plastic components in accordance with industry standards.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	150	Automotive Detailing	4/2

This course covers the methods and procedures used in automotive detailing facilities. Topics include safety, engine, interior and trunk compartment detailing, buffing/polishing exterior surfaces, and cleaning and reconditioning exterior trim, fabrics, and surfaces. Upon completion, students should be able to improve the overall appearance of a vehicle.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	160	Body Shop Operations	1/1

This course introduces the day-to-day operations of autobody repair facilities. Topics include work habits and ethics, customer relations, equipment types, materials cost and control, policies and procedures, shop safety and liabilities, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the general operating policies and procedures associated with an autobody repair facility.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
AUB	162	Autobody Estimating	3/2

This course provides a comprehensive study of autobody estimating. Topics include collision damage analysis, industry regulations, flat-rate and estimated time, and collision estimating manuals. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and interpret a damage report.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none