Contact(s): Scotty Kluttz
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 - D60130
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| AUB 121 |
Non-Structural Damage I
|
3 |
| AUB 122 |
Non-Structural Damage II
|
4 |
| AUB 136 |
Plastics & Adhesives
|
3 |
ENG 101
|
Applied Communications I
Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
| TRN 110 |
Introduction to Transport Technology
|
2 |
| TRN 180 |
Basic Welding for Transportation
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
19
|
| Spring |
| 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 |
| MAT 110 |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
16
|
| Summer |
| AUB 131 |
Structural Damage I
|
4 |
| AUB 162 |
Autobody Estimating
|
2 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
41
|
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Part-time Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
| Term 1 |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| AUB 121 |
Non-Structural Damage I
|
3 |
| AUB 122 |
Non-Structural Damage II
|
4 |
| TRN 110 |
Introduction to Transport Technology
|
2 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
10
|
| Term 2 |
| AUB 111 |
Painting & Refinishing I
|
4 |
| AUB 112 |
Painting & Refinishing II
|
4 |
| MAT 110 |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
11
|
| Term 3 |
| AUB 131 |
Structural Damage I
|
4 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
4
|
| Term 4 |
| AUB 136 |
Plastics & Adhesives
|
3 |
ENG 101
|
Applied Communications I
Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
| TRN 180 |
Basic Welding for Transportation
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
9
|
| Term 5 |
| AUB 114 |
Special Finishes
|
2 |
| AUB 150 |
Automotive Detailing
|
2 |
| AUB 160 |
Body Shop Operations
|
1 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
5
|
| Term 6 |
| AUB 162 |
Autobody Estimating
|
2 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
2
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
41
|
Collision Repair - Structural & Non-Structural Damage Repair Certificate - C60130DR
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Summer |
| 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
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| 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 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
13
|
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology - CCP
Tuition-waived program for Career & College Promise (high school students)
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| 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 |
| TRN 110 |
Introduction to Transport Technology
|
2 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
18
|
