Automotive Body and Fender Repair, Certificate of Completion
Automotive Body and Fender Repair, Certificate of Completion
*Program was added after publication of catalog. Please see addendum for details.
The Automotive Body and Fender Repair Certificate of Completion prepares students to enter the automotive repair industry as entry-level technicians. This noncredit program emphasizes hands-on training in body, fender, collision repair, and painting, providing students with the necessary skills to gain employment in the industry.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AB R801 | Introduction to Automotive Body and Fender Repair | 140 |
| AB R802 | Intermediate Auto Body and Fender Repair | 140 |
| AB R803 | Introduction to Estimating Auto Body Damage | 140 |
| AB R804 | Advanced Auto Body Collision and Damage Repair | 140 |
| AB R805A | Auto Body Painting and Refinishing I | 70 |
| AB R805B | Auto Body Painting and Refinishing II | 140 |
| Total Hours | 770 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| AB R801 | Introduction to Automotive Body and Fender Repair | 140 |
| AB R803 | Introduction to Estimating Auto Body Damage | 140 |
| AB R805A | Auto Body Painting and Refinishing I | 70 |
| Units/Hours | 350 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AB R802 | Intermediate Auto Body and Fender Repair | 140 |
| AB R804 | Advanced Auto Body Collision and Damage Repair | 140 |
| AB R805B | Auto Body Painting and Refinishing II | 140 |
| Units/Hours | 420 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 770 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify and comprehend environmental safety rules and regulations, in the following areas: shop safety, personal safety, hazardous material safety, air bag safety, respirator safety, welding safety, and power tool and equipment safety.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate various damage areas of a vehicle, including estimating the costs of repair, and identify the safety and proper procedures of repair.
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to repair vehicles in the auto body industry in the following areas: cosmetic repairs, painting spot repair, painting a panel repair, painting a complete car, non-structural body repairs, structural body repair, and fine detailing of a vehicle.