Automotive Collision Repair Technology - Major #8072

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Designed for students who wish to attend the Automotive Collision Course and go straight into the work force.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Student will have the entry level skills needed for employment in an Automotive Collision Repair Facility.
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements 

15 units

Advanced ARC

9 units

ACRT 153A and ACRT 153B

9 units
ACRT 153A
Advanced ACR
4.5 units
Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
Estimation of body repair and refinishing, analysis of mechanical components, repair of auto plastics, auto body panel replacement and adjustment, restoration of corrosion protection, application of materials for spot repair and complete repairs, surface preparation on all types of substrates, paint materials used in refinishing, refinishing equipment, and other body shop repairs such as glass and trim removal and replacement. Emphasis on automotive safety procedures and shop safety. (A)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: WELD 2A
        and
        ACRT 153B
        Advanced ACR
        4.5 units
        Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
        Estimation of body repair and refinishing, analysis of mechanical components, repair of auto plastics, auto body panel replacement and adjustment, restoration of corrosion protection, application of materials for spot repair and complete repaints, surface preparation on all types of substrates, paint materials use in refinishing, refinishing equipment, and other body shop repairs such as glass and trim removal and replacement. Emphasis on automotive safety procedures and shop safety. (A)
        Course Details:
        1. Prerequisite: ACRT 153A
        2. Advisory: WELD 2A
              or

              ACRT 153
              Advanced ACR

              9 units
              Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
              Estimation of body repair and refinishing, analysis of mechanical components, repair of auto plastics, auto body panel replacement and adjustment, restoration of corrosion protection, application of materials for spot repair and complete repaints, surface preparation on all types of substrates, paint materials used in refinishing, refinishing equipment, and other body shop repairs such as glass and trim removal and replacement. Emphasis on automotive safety procedures and shop safety. Not open to students that have completed ACRT 153B. (A)
              Course Details:
              1. Prerequisite: ACRT 151

                    WELD 2A
                    Introduction to Welding Technology

                    6 units
                    Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                    This course features Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. An emphasis on good manipulative welding skills for joining steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Use of various electrodes. An introduction to the electrode and base metal classification system. (A, CSU)
                    Total: 15 units