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Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology AAS
Automotive and Welding Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years
Join the Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program at Clackamas Community College and gain pro-level I-CAR non-structural or refinish technician certifications.
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.
Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology AAS
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Select appropriate tools and materials needed to perform metal straightening and plastic filler repair process
- Refinish repairs and blends using the latest industry materials and technology
- Repair major body damage, including frame repair, unibody repair and electronic measuring
- Perform a variety of welding processes needed to properly repair vehicles of both steel and aluminum construction
Careers
Employment opportunities include:
- auto body technician
- frame technician
- auto body mid-tech
- painter's helper
- painter
- estimator or manager in an independent repair shop
- automobile dealership
- truck or heavy equipment dealer or service center
- sales of auto body related tools and materials.
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PROGRAM CODE: AAS.ABCOLRRTECH
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.
Auto Body/Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Core Requirements
Complete 6 credits of AB-280
- AB-280
- Collision Repair/CWE
- 6
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
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-050 or MTH-065
- MTH-050
- Technical Mathematics I
- 4
- MTH-065
- Algebra II
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101 or WR-121Z
- WR-101
- Workplace Writing
- 4
- WR-121Z
- Composition I
- 4
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. Recommended: COMM-100Z or PSY-101. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. Recommended: HE-252 or MFG-107. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
Contact Us
Dustin Bates
Department Chair, Welding Instructor
