Hybrid Schedule – Schedule for classes may vary based on enrolled semester
The Auto Body Repair certificate program offers a number of career options by providing students the opportunity to earn a one-year certificate. Most of our students go directly into the workforce in technical or mechanical jobs, while some go on to start their own business. A background in auto body repair can be a valuable asset in a number of careers: collision repair technician, automotive detailer, insurance estimator, and custom auto builder/painter. The Auto Body Repair program consists of 42 hours of coursework and commonly takes three semesters to complete. Range of study varies from shop safety to metallurgy to paint restoration.
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABDR 1201 Auto Body Repair & Repainting | 2 | LEAD 1100 Workforce Development with Critical Thinking | 1 | |
| ABDR 1203 Vehicle Design & Structural Analysis | 2 | ABDR 1349 Automotive Plastic & Sheet Molded Compound Repair | 3 | |
| ABDR 1307 Collision Repair Welding | 3 | ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair | 4 | |
| ABDR 1411 Vehicle Measurement & Damage Repair Procedures | 4 | ABDR 1441 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I | 4 | |
| ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing | 4 | ABDR 2257 Collision Repair Shop Management | 2 | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 14 |
| Third Semester | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABDR 2359 Structural Sectioning | 3 | |||
| ABDR 2255 Collision Repair Estimating | 2 | |||
| ABDR 2447 Advanced Collision Repair Welding | 4 | |||
| ABDR 2345 Vehicle Safety Systems | 3 | |||
| ABDR 2166 Practicum | 1 | |||
Total Total Hours | 13 42 |
Basic Auto Body Technician
One-Semester Certificate
This certificate is a stackable credential earned while enrolled in the one-year certificate program. The certificate is earned upon successful completion of the first semester.
| First Semester | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABDR 1201 Auto Body Repair & Repainting | 2 | |||
| ABDR 1203 Vehicle Design & Structural Analysis | 2 | |||
| ABDR 1307 Collision Repair Welding | 3 | |||
| ABDR 1411 Vehicle Measurement & Damage Repair Procedures | 4 | |||
| ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing | 4 | |||
| Total | 15 |
Auto Body Technician OSA
Occupational Skills Award
This certificate is a stackable credential earned while enrolled in the one-year certificate program. The certificate is earned upon successful completion of the first semester.
| First Semester | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABDR 1201 Auto Body Repair & Repainting | 2 | |||
| ABDR 1307 Collision Repair Welding | 3 | |||
| ABDR 1411 Vehicle Measurement & Damage Repair Procedures | 4 | |||
| Total | 9 |