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Program Details

Program Title Auto Body Collision Repair	Campus South
Automotive Collision Technology Training Center (206) 934-5391

Type of Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Individuals employed in automotive collision, repair, and refinishing face constant challenges and variety. Career opportunities include frame technicians, body technicians, refinish technicians, advanced positions such as shop managers and owners, damage appraisers, and insurance adjusters. The curriculum is modular and competency-based, and program completion generally requires seven quarters. Advanced standing may be granted for work experience and/or related training.

The Auto Body Collision Repair program is a NATEF/ASE Master-certified training program and offers ASE certificate options. See an instructor for more information.

The A.A.S. degree provides an opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills and increase general knowledge.

The program also offers a short-term certificate in Mechanical & Electrical Components.

There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

View details about a course by clicking the course number.

Technical Specialty

COURSE No	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ABR 111	Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology	4
ABR 112	Safety and Environmental Practices	3
ABR 113	Welding and Cutting	8
ABR 121	Panel Replacement and Alignment	4
ABR 122	Working with Trim and Hardware	3
ABR 123	Metal Straightening	4
ABR 124	Body Fillers	4
ABR 131	Understanding Automotive Finishes	2
ABR 132	Preparing the Surface for Refinishing	6
ABR 133	Preparing the Equipment, Paint & Refinishing Mat	5
ABR 134	Detailing	1
ABR 161	Damage Analysis	5
ABR 162	Door Skin Repair and Replacement	3
ABR 163	Quarter Panel Replacement	5
ABR 164	Moveable Glass and Hardware	2
ABR 171	Straighting Structural Parts	7
ABR 172	Full and Partial Panel Replacement	7
ABR 173	Restoring Corrosion Protection	2
ABR 181	Steering and Suspension	6
ABR 182	Electrical and Electronic Systems	7
ABR 183	Mechanical Systems	3
ABR 191	Applying the Finish	4
ABR 192	Blending Color	3
ABR 193	Solving Paint Application Problems	3
ABR 194	Finish Defects, Causes and Cures	3

Technical Specialty Credits: 104

Related Instruction

COURSE No	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ENGL 105	Applied Composition	3
ICT 103	Computer Applications I	2
MATH 110	Applied Math for Technicians	3
PSYC 240	Psychology of Human Relations	3

Related Instruction Credits: 11

Elective Courses

A minimum of 10 credits from the following areas:
- Internship [see below]

COURSE No	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ABR 197	Industry Internship (Itec Based) Credit Range: 1 - 5 credits	5
	Visual, Literary and Performing Arts	5
	Individual, Cultures and Societies	5
	Natural World, the	5
	Science & Mathematics	5

Elective Courses Credits: 10

Total Credits for Program: 125.0