Certificate of Achievement in Auto Collision and Repair Technology, Painting and Refinishing

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:
COURSE	TITLE	UNIT		TOTAL
ACRT 100	Career Math, Resumes, and Customer Relations	4		4.0
			AND
ACRT 101A, ACRT 101B, OR ACRT 101C	Basic Sheet Metal Operations for Automotive Collision Repair Fundamentals	2		2.0
			AND
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
			AND
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
			AND
ACRT 160A	Automotive Painting and Refinishing Repair Workshop	1.5		3.0
ACRT 161A	Automotive Dent and Damage Repair Workshop	1.5
			AND
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
			AND
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

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All of the courses in this program are also in the longer Certificate of Achievement, Automotive Collision Repair Technology (ACRT), Master Collision Repair program. The COA, ACRT, Master Collision Repair program has previously been recommended by the BACCC. This will be a shorter certificate offering for students to concentrate on Painting and Refinishing alone. This proposed program, ACRT Painting and Refinishing COA, is a subset of classes of the Master Collision Repair COA. It will offer a certificate with 21 units whereas the Master Collision Repair COA is a 36 unit offering.

San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa colleges are other institutions that offer certificates programs in Automotive Collision Repair in the Bay Region. College of Marin Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision Repair Technology programs are old programs in our region. All other colleges are aware of the Automotive Collision Repair Technology, Master Collision Repair, and have posed no conflicts.