Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Skilled automotive collision technicians may be employed in new car dealerships, independent auto collision shops, and industrial and government agency motor pools.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and abilities that enhance personal development and serve as a foundation for technical skills.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Automotive Collision Technician degree, students will:
- Work safely and responsibly within safety and environmental guideline standards for a shop.
- Identify, care for, and use hand and power tools.
- Arrange welding equipment and select proper equipment for heating, cutting, and MIG welding.
- Identify types of plastic and select correct repair material for proper repair.
- Identify types of glass and installation materials and install/adjust auto glass.
- Shrink, stretch, and straighten metal. Mix and apply plastic filler.
- Inspect, remove, install, and align panels, doors, and trim to meet industry standards.
- Diagnose, twist, mash, sag, and side sway. Set up and measure.
- Evaluate collision damage and enter information into computer to achieve an accurate repair cost.
- Select specific materials and prepare surfaces to be topcoated.
- Determine type of paint, apply topcoat, and blend finishes.
- Correct surface defects and final clean vehicles inside and out for delivery.
General Degree Requirements
Students in Automotive Technician, Ford MLR, or Automotive Collision Technician programs must pass all program classes with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher in order to enroll in the next quarter program courses shown on the degree or certificate education plan. To remain in the program, all students must have the required textbooks by the start of the third week of classes and the required tools by the start of the second quarter. To receive a certificate or degree in an automotive program, all courses must be completed with a “C” (2.0) GPA or higher.
Students pursuing an AAT degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the capstone project, diversity, and computer-literacy requirements.
Students entering the Automotive Collision Technician degree from the Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Technician program will not be required to repeat equivalent courses upon entering the Automotive Collision Technician degree program. They will be required to take IAUT 140 Basic Automotive Welding.
Program Length
This program is approximately five quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Successful completion of ENG 094 or meet appropriate placement and be concurrently enrolled in MAT 092 or meet appropriate placement while enrolled in IAUT. Successful completion of Introduction to Automotive or Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Technician certificate, or equivalent with a “C+” (2.3) in each IAUT and FAUT class in order to register for first quarter classes in Automotive Technician or Automotive Collision Technician programs. A valid driver’s license is required.
Introduction To Automotive List
| IAUT 104 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| IAUT 105 | Introduction to Automotive Trades | 4 |
| IAUT 115 | Introduction to Automotive Steering, Suspension & Brakes | 5 |
| IAUT 130 | Automotive HVAC | 2 |
| IAUT 140 | Basic Automotive Welding | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Program Course List
| ACT 102 | Fundamentals of Collision Repair | 3 |
| ACT 106 | Body Shop Equipment | 3 |
| ACT 110 | Welding, Heating, & Cutting | 4 |
| ACT 115 | Plastics/SMC Repair | 4 |
| ACT 120 | Glass, Trim, & Hardware | 5 |
| ACT 125 | Introduction to Metal Straightening | 3 |
| ACT 132 | Panel Replacement | 6 |
| ACT 133 | Panel Repair | 6 |
| ACT 134CAP | Auto Collision Major Repair | 5 |
| ACT 141 | Auto Body Aluminum Repair | 4 |
| ACT 145 | Collision Estimating | 5 |
| ACT 151 | Refinish Equipment Preparation | 6 |
| ACT 154 | Topcoat Refinishing | 8 |
| ACT 156 | Pre-Prime Preparation | 5 |
| ACT 157 | Post-Prime Preparation | 5 |
| ACT 166CAP | Surface Imperfections/Exterior Trim | 5 |
| ACT 171 | Plastic Refinishing | 5 |
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| English Composition | 5 |
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| Public Speaking | 5 |
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| Any 100-Level Math Class | 5 |
| General Psychology | 5 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | 3 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 122 |
NOTE:
English Composition or higher
General Psychology or other social science or humanities class
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
ACT 120: Articulated courses with high schools for dual enrollment