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Automotive Collision Repair: Non-Structural Technician A.A.S. (Plan 24AP)

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Award Type

Associate in Applied Science A.A.S.

Catalog Description

This program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and several specialized certificate options: collision repair, damage analysis, refinishing and structural repair. Whether you earn a degree or a certificate, you will learn to use paints, high-tech spray guns and other tools along with how to tap into your own creativity. The program will prepare you for positions at car and truck dealerships, auto body repair shops and other employers.

Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:

Estimate collision damage repair costs

Straighten collision damaged sheet metal

Refinish automobile body parts

Replace non structural panels and parts

Perform auto collision welding procedures

Replace moveable automotive glass

Diagnose and repair restraint systems

Diagnose and repair electrical related systems

Repair plastic and composite body parts

Diagnose and repair/replace collision damaged structural components

Total Hours for Completion

62

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