Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology AAS

Learn how to repair and refinish cars under real-world working conditions in a well-equipped modern shop facility in Clackamas Community College’s Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program. Take advantage of the combination of intensive theory and practical lab experience tailored to help you gain the skills for a career in the automotive industry. You can use your certificate to find entry-level positions in the automotive industry or continue on and earn your two-year degree. Take a tour of the auto bays and come meet the instructors today!

Need auto repair for your car?

Simply fill out our Automotive Repair Application and return it back to us. All vehicles used in our academic automotive programs are selected by instructors depending on their individual training needs. Contact Jessica Matthews at jessem@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3049 if you have any questions.

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Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology AAS

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Description and Outcomes

PROGRAM CODE: AAS.ABCOLRRTECH

The Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing program simulates real working conditions in a well-equipped modern shop facility. Training combines intensive theory and practical lab experience tailored to specific needs. Course work includes one term of cooperative work experience with a local employer. The flexibility of the program allows students to enter any term and proceed at their own pace.

Technicians repair or replace parts, straighten structure, install and adjust glass and components, repair electrical systems, restraints, suspension components, brakes, prepare all types of surfaces for necessary refinishing operations, mix and apply modern urethane and waterborne paint products, and finish their work to industry standards. Skills learned include welding, metal straightening, filler use, plastic repair, surface preparation, masking, product selection, mixing, color matching and application techniques, as well as detailing and troubleshooting. This degree qualifies students for I-CAR Non-structural Technician Pro Level I and I-CAR Refinish Technician Pro Level I Certification.

Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics or MTH-065 Algebra II)

Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-121Z Composition I)

Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (1 course- Recommended: COMM-100Z Introduction to Communication or PSY-101 Human Relations)

Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (3 credits- Recommended: HE-252 First Aid/CPR/AED or MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid)

Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

demonstrate the proper selection of tools and materials needed to perform metal straightening and plastic filler repair processes;
prepare a repaired surface, choose and apply appropriate materials, block sand, clean surface, and apply topcoat, detail;
repair sheet metal damage, demonstrate panel replacement techniques, identify structural damage, and formulate viable repair processes;
perform spot repairs and blends using the latest industry accepted practices and materials, to the standards of industry;
demonstrate skill in major body repair, including frame and Unibody repair;
demonstrate the use of electronic frame measuring systems, during the repair of full frame and Unibody vehicles;
plan and execute an industry acceptable repair on both full frame and Unibody vehicles, including structural, non-structural, cosmetic and mechanical repairs;
display the skills needed to apply high-end automotive finishes to a variety of automotive substrates;
perform a variety of welding processes needed to properly repair vehicles of both steel and aluminum construction, in accordance with I-CAR guidelines;
demonstrate competency in Collision Repair Estimating, using Mitchells guides, Audatex, and CCC One software.

Complete the following Core Requirements

AB-112
Collision Repair Welding I
2

AB-113
Collision Repair I/Nonstructural
6

AB-123
Collision Repair Welding II
2

AB-133
Collision Repair II/Structural
6

AB-149
Collision Repair Estimating I
2

AB-150
Collision Repair Computerized Estimating - Audatex
2

AB-151
Collision Repair Computerized Estimating - CCC One
2

AB-222
Collision Repair III/Advanced Structural
6

AB-224
Collision Repair IV/Advanced Structural
6

AB-226
Collision Repair V/Advanced Structural
6

AB-235
Collision Repair Welding III
2

ABR-125
Collision Repair/Refinishing I
6

ABR-127
Collision Repair/Refinishing II
6

ABR-129
Collision Repair/Refinishing III
6

ABR-225
Production Shop Techniques
6

ABR-227
Restoration Practices
6

Total Credits Required: 92