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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 NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
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 NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
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 NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
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
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