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California Regional Consortia

Auto Collision 1 Detail Technician Certificate

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Submitter's Information

Name

Larry Ramos

Title

department chair

Region

Orange County

College

Cypress College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Kathleen Reiland, EdD

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Auto Collision 1 Detail Technician Certificate

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Automotive Collision Repair (094900)

Projected Start Date

08/22/22

Catalog Description

The Detail Technician Certificate will provide students with the knowledge necessary to enter the automotive detail trade with an emphasis on existing surface conditions, paint problems and their remedies.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Annual enrollment completers is projected at 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

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Develop entry-level skills and knowledge for employment in the automotive industry ;i.e. an auto body repair facility.

Acquire the 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

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17-18

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Foundational skill development in refinishing and detailing and an overview of automotive fundamental operations. 

ACR 020 C                           Auto Detail/Car Care-Beginning    3 units  

ACR 101 C                           Auto Collision Repair Tech I           6 units

ACR 107 C                          Refinishing Technician I                   6 units 

ACR 150 C                          ACR Special Projects                     2-3 units 

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ACR 020 CAuto Detail/Car Care - Beginning3Y1, S1
ACR 101 CAuto Collision Repair Tech I6Y1, S1
ACR 107 CRefinishing Tech I6Y1, S2
ACR 150 CACR Special Projects2-3Y1, S2


Supporting Documents

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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Cypress College

CRLC Member

Kathleen Reiland, EdD

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

Program Modification

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
The purpose of this program is to provide students with incremental skill development and a certificate of achievement leading to gainful employment.
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
Cerritos, Compton, El Camino, LA Trade Tech
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
20-25 completers.
Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector

Advanced Transportation/Automotive Collision Repair

Submission Details

Published at

04/29/22 - 02:21 PM

Status

Informational

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Auto Collision 1 Detail Technician Certificate". to Larry Ramos's drafts. This message will be sent to lramos@cypresscollege.edu

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Comments

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LR

Larry Ramos   ·  04/29/22

Thank you in advance for your prompt review and approval of this program submission.