By completing the courses in this series, students will gain necessary skills for proper use of painting and refinishing equipment used in the auto collision repair industry. Through the lab experience students will have the opportunity to practice the use of a variety of automotive finishes. Students will have the opportunity to integrate their classroom knowledge into a work place environment.
Enrollment in the Automotive Collison program has been stable for the last twenty years. Through yearly Advisory Committee meetings, the program has continuously updated its curriculum and remains current with industry standards. The Auto Collison Repair program has integrated Hybrid and Electric Car technology. Currently, the program is integrating Autonomous Car technology. Students completing the program typically find multiple employment offers in the Automotive industry. The number of graduates and completions of the program is above average.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: 1) Demonstrate the skills and competencies for a successful career in the Automotive Refinishing Industry. 2) Demonstrate the work habits and attitudes necessary to work in a highly competitive and rewarding field. 3) Display the basic skills necessary to become a life long learner in order to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the auto body industry as measured by voluntary participation such as attendance in seminars, ASE Certifications and ICAR training.
The Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry into one or more of the many service branches of the expanding automotive collision repair and maintenance fields. This program will also meet the needs of those in the adult community interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to repair and maintain the appearance and value of their personal vehicles.
COURSE | Title | UNIT | Total: | |
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COURSE | TITLE | UNIT | TOTAL | |
ACRT 100 | Career Math, Resumes, and Customer Relations | 4 | 4.0 | |
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ACRT 101A, ACRT 101B, OR ACRT 101C | Basic Sheet Metal Operations for Automotive Collision Repair Fundamentals | 2 | 2.0 | |
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ACRT 102A | Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair Fundamentals | 2 | OR | 2.0 |
ACRT 102B | Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair Troubleshooting | 2 | OR | |
ACRT 102C | Introduction to Automotive Collision Repairs | 2 | ||
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ACRT 103A | Nonstructural Analysis and Damage Repair Fundamentals | 2 | OR | 2.0 |
ACRT 103B | Nonstructural Analysis and Damage Repair Troubleshooting | 2 | OR | |
ACRT 103C | Nonstructural Analysis and Damage Repairs | 2 | ||
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ACRT 160A | Automotive Painting and Refinishing Repair Workshop | 1.5 | 3.0 | |
ACRT 161A | Automotive Dent and Damage Repair Workshop | 1.5 | ||
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ACRT 201A | Automotive Paint: Waterborne, Clear Coat, and Detailing Repair | 4 | OR | 4.0 |
ACRT 201B | Automotive Paint: Waterborne, Clear Coat, and Detailing Troubleshooting | 4 | OR | |
ACRT 201C | Automotive Paint: Waterborne, Clear Coat, and Detailing Repair | 4 | ||
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ACRT 202A | Automotive Paint: Three-Stage and Custom Painting Fundamentals | 4 | OR | 4.0 |
ACRT 202B | Automotive Paint: Three-Stage and Custom Painting Troubleshooting | 4 | OR | |
ACRT 202C | Automotive Paint: Three-Stage and Custom Painting Repair | 4 | ||
21 UNITS |
Heather Rahman · 03/11/21
Please note, the COA Automotive Collision Repair Technology, Painting and Refinishing program is not new to College of Marin, but has not been reviewed by BACCC previously. We recently in the last few years recorded completions for this program. Thanks you, Heather Rahman
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