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Submitter's Information
Larry Ramos
department chair
Orange County
Cypress College
CTE Dean
Kathleen Reiland, EdD
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Program Details
Auto Collision I-CAR Gold Certificate
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Automotive Collision Repair (094900)
08/22/22
This program is recognized by I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair career technical education institutions. It includes course work in practical and advanced level skills for employment as a professional in the industry. To earn a certificate students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 34-35 units.
20-25 students annually. According to the LAOC LMI data, "In Los Angeles/Orange County, the number of jobs related to these occupations is projected to decrease by 8% through 2025. However, there will be nearly 600 job openings per year through 2025 due to retirements and workers leaving the field...therefore...the COE endorses this proposed program."
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Develop entry-level skills and knowledge for employment in the automotive industry; i.e. an auto body repair facility.
Acquire increasingly technical skills and knowledge to work safely in the lab/shop environment.
Demonstrate the ability to become part of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) and the Automotive Detailers Association (ADA)
Course Units and Hours
34-35
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Course Report
This program is recognized by I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair career technical education institutions. It includes course work in practical and advanced level skills for employment as a professional in the industry. To earn a certificate students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 34-35 units.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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ACR 020 C | Auto Detail/Car Care - Beginning | 3 | Y1, S1 |
ACR 021 C | Advanced Auto Detailing | 3 | Y1, S2 |
ACR 150 C | ACR/Special Projects | 2-3 | Y1, S2 |
ACR 101 C | Auto Collision Repair Tech I | 6 | Y1, S1 |
ACR 107 C | Refinishing Technician I | 6 | Y1, S1 |
ACR 130 C | Electrical Systems & Component Repair | 4 | Y2, S1 |
ACR 140 C | Structural Alignment Repair | 4 | Y2, S1 |
ACR 160 C | Collision Repair Management | 3 | Y2, S2 |
ACR 170 C | Automotive Color Matching | 3 | Y2, S2 |
Supporting Documents
Orange County Regional Questions
North Orange County Community College District
Cypress College
Kathleen Reiland
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Program Modification
Advanced Transportation
Submission Details
04/29/22 - 01:54 PM
Informational
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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Auto Collision I-CAR Gold Certificate". to Larry Ramos's drafts. This message will be sent to lramos@cypresscollege.edu
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Larry Ramos · 04/29/22
Thank you in advance for your prompt review and approval of this program submission.