Minimum of 36 Credit Hours
The automotive collision repair technology certificate program is designed in conjunction with the automotive technology and the welding technology programs to produce a highly knowledgeable and skilled entry level collision repair technician.
The program covers all aspects of auto body repairs, metalworking, plastic repairs, panel replacements, restoration, refinishing, custom refinishing, basic structural repairs, damage estimating, student portfolio design and collision repair shop management.
The program follows the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) curriculum standards.
Upon completion of this program a student will receive a certificate and may be eligible to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test.
Institutional Proficiency Requirements
Certificate Requirements
Program Requirements (33 hours)
AUTO100 Automotive Fundamentals (4 credits)
AUTO154 Steering and Suspension (4 credits)
CRT100 Introduction to Collision Repair (3 credits)
CRT105 Introduction to Refinishing (3 credits)
CRT110 Collision Repair Shop Management (3 credits)
CRT115 Metal Working (3 credits)
CRT120 Collision Repair II (3 credits)
CRT125 Refinishing II (3 credits)
CRT130 Auto Restoration and Customizing (3 credits)
CRT140 Estimation for Collision Repair (3 credits)
CRT295 CRT Capstone (1 credit)
Approved Electives (3 hours)
AUTO104Electrical and electronic Systems I (5 credits)
CRT135 Introduction to Airbrushing (3 credits)
SMET105 Computer Use for Technology (3 credits)
WELD102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (3 credits)