Automotive Collision Repair Certificate (CT.AUTCR 71280)

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The Automotive Collision Repair Certificate prepares graduates to be trained to repair the visual, electronic, and mechanical aspects of a damaged vehicle. This program includes incudes training in refinishing, sheet metal, and structural repair along with training in electricity/electronics, HVAC, steering and suspension, and offers a well-planned mix of automotive repair courses along with collision repair specific courses. The Collision Repair Certificate carries the industry ICAR accreditation and operates using an industry designed and supported program of study. The collision repair industry offers stable employment with excellent salaries.

Certificate Requirements

Required Core Subject Areas

AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 *
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 + *
AUT 241 - Automotive Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 *
ABR 100 - Introduction to Autobody Hazardous Materials Credit Hours: 1 *
ABR 101 - Structural Repair I Credit Hours: 5 *
ABR 102 - MIG Welding Credit Hours: 3 *
ABR 103 - Sheet Metal Repair I Credit Hours: 4 *
ABR 108 - Refinishing I Credit Hours: 3 *
ABR 111 - Structural Repair II Credit Hours: 5 *
ABR 113 - Sheet Metal Repair II Credit Hours: 4 *
ABR 118 - Refinishing II Credit Hours: 3 *
ABR 119 - Estimating Repairs Credit Hours: 2 *

Completion Plan

First Semester

AUT 131 - Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *
AUT 133 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
ABR 100 - Introduction to Autobody Hazardous Materials Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *
ABR 102 - MIG Welding Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *
ABR 119 - Estimating Repairs Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Second Semester

ABR 101 - Structural Repair I Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
ABR 103 - Sheet Metal Repair I Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
ABR 108 - Refinishing I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Third Semester

AUT 241 - Automotive Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 4 week SU) *

Subtotal: 4 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

ABR 111 - Structural Repair II Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *
ABR 113 - Sheet Metal Repair II Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *
ABR 118 - Refinishing II Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week FA) *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 40

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”
+ AUT 133 is a prerequisite for AUT 131 .