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Automotive Collision Technology Certificate

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
50

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ACT 100
Automotive Collision Basics
4
Req
ACT 131
Automotive Collision Welding
4
Req
AT 100
Technical Basics for the Automotive Professional
3
Req
AT 105
Mathematics for Automotive Technology
3

Semester 2

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ACT 110
Component Repairs
4
Req
ACT 120
Non-Structural Repair
4
Req
ACT 161
Automotive Collision Software Systems, Estimating I
4

Second Year

Semester 3

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ACT 130
Structural Repair
4
Req
ACT 140
Automotive Refinishing
4
Req
AT 180
Automotive Data Acquisition
3
Req
AT 310
Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
3

Semester 4

10 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
AT 311
Suspension and Steering Systems
3
Req
AT 330
Automotive Electrical Systems
3
Req
ACT 298
Work Experience in Collision Technology
4
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program

Career path

Career Options:

Potential careers include auto body repairman, auto body repair technician, and fabricator.

Potential employers include automotive dealerships, heavy duty dealerships, government agencies, and independent auto shops.

Scheduling Notes:

  • All ACT courses are offered at the Mather Center. The AT courses are offered at the ARC main campus.

Other Notes:

  • Accidents happen on the roadways and trained technicians are needed to fix the damage. Our instructors bring real-world experience to teach the skills needed to reshape and restore a variety of vehicles. Training is given in both theory and practical skills. Students receive practical on-the-job skills from frame to fully repaired body fabrication.
  • An internship (ACT 298) is required as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn at least 4 units for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through ACT 298.  See the Work Experience website for more information.


Published April 13, 2024

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