Automotive Collision Repair Technology - Formerly Body and Fender Mechanic - Major #8071

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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.


Training in this field is designed to prepare the student for employment in auto body repairing, reconstruction, and finishing.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Straighten and fill damaged sheet metal.
  2. 2. Mix and apply body fillers, puttys and plastic repair systems.
  3. 3. Remove and reattach body panels and align.
Effective Term: 2024 Summer Semester

Term 1

18 units

AT 10
Technical Computer Applications

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
An introduction to computers, elements of computer hardware and software and how they are used in the workplace, and the social impact of computers. Hands-on introduction and development of general computer skills for technical programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, and email. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer Course
      1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

      WELD 2A
      Introduction to Welding Technology

      6 units
      Effective Term: 2024 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)

      Basic ACR

      9 units

      ACRT 151
      Basic ACR

      9 units
      Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
      Theory and practice in minor auto body repair. Principles of auto construction and design. Correct use and application of body shop hand tools, power tools and equipment. Diagnosis and repair of minor/major collision damage and body alignment. Emphasis on automotive safety procedures and shop safety. Not open to students that have completed ACRT 151B. (A)
      Course Details:
      1. Advisory: WELD 2A
            or

            Basic ACR

            9 units
            ACRT 151A
            Basic ACR
            4.5 units
            Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
            Theory and practice in minor auto body repair. Principles of auto construction and design. Correct use and application of body shop hand tools, power tools and equipment. Diagnosis and repair of minor/major collision damage and body alignment. Emphasis on automotive safety procedures and shop safety. (A)
            Course Details:
            1. Advisory: WELD 2A
                  and
                  ACRT 151B
                  Basic ACR
                  4.5 units
                  Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
                  Theory and practice in minor auto body repair. Principles of auto construction and design. Correct use and application of body shop hand tools, power tools and equipment. Diagnosis and repair of minor/major collision damage and body alignment. Emphasis on automotive safety procedures and shop safety. (A)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Prerequisite: ACRT 151A

                        Term 2

                        14 units

                        AT 21
                        Occupational Safety and Health

                        2 units
                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                        Employer and employee responsibility, federal and state legislation, accident reports, industrial hygiene, personal protective equipment, materials handling and storage, hazard communication, guarding machines and mechanisms, hand and portable power tools, electrical safety, and fire protection. If the specific attendance and testing requirements are met, students in this class may be eligible to receive the Federal or California OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry Card. (A, CSU)
                        Course Details:
                        1. Advisory: AT 10

                              AT 40
                              Preparing for Employment Opportunities

                              3 units
                              Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                              Development of human relations competencies and professional workplace communications including written, oral and presentation skills in the work world. Development of job-seeking skills including preparing resumes, preparing portfolios and honing job search and interview skills. (A, CSU)
                              Course Details:
                              1. Advisory: AT 10

                                    Advanced ACR

                                    9 units

                                    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
                                          or

                                          Advanced ACR

                                          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. Advisory: WELD 2A
                                                      Total: 32 units