Refinishing Technician Certificate
Skilled automotive collision refinishing technicians may be employed in new car dealerships and independent auto collision shops, as well as industrial and government agency motor pools.
Graduates of this program will enter the trade with considerable practical skills gained through hands-on repair experience throughout the program.
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 entering the Refinishing Technician certificate from the Ford Maintenance & Light Repair Technician program will not be required to repeat equivalent courses upon entering the Refinishing Technician certificate. They will be required to take IAUT 140 Basic Automotive Welding.
Program Length
This program is approximately three 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.
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