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Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Curriculum Description

The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become qualified technicians who possess the diverse skills required to perform quality repairs and proper refinishing techniques on automobile bodies and to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.

Coursework includes classroom and laboratory experiences that integrate technical application with academic theory. Emphasis is placed on autobody fundamentals, painting and refinishing, structural and non-structural damage repair, mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement, and common industry practices.

Graduates should be qualified to take National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations and also for entry-level employment in automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, or through self-employment, as collision repair and refinishing technicians.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
(CTE-Y D60130P1)

Diploma

D60130
NC CIP: 47.0603
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
AUB 121 Non-Structural Damage I 1 4 0 3
AUB 131 Structural Damage I 2 4 0 4
AUB 134 Autobody MIG Welding 1 4 0 3
AUB 136 Plastics & Adhesives 1 4 0 3
AUB 160 Body Shop Operations 1 0 0 1
AUB 162 Autobody Estimating 1 2 0 2
  Total: 7 18 0 16

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
AUB 111 Painting & Refinishing I 2 6 0 4
AUB 122 Non-Structural Damage II 2 6 0 4
AUB 132 Structural Damage II 2 6 0 4
AUB 150 Automotive Detailing 1 3 0 2
  Total: 7 21 0 14

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
AUB 112 Painting & Refinishing II 2 6 0 4
AUB 114 Special Finishes 1 2 0 2
Select one:
Applied Communications I (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Applied Mathematics I NEW REQUISITE (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Mathematical Models NEW REQUISITE 2 2 0 3
  Total: 8 10 0 12

Total Credit Hours: 42

Additional Information


This program was formerly the Autobody Repair program (D60100).

D60130
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