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Auto Collision Technology – Basic Certificate

Programs

Auto Collision Technology

Certificate of Achievement

Students enrolled for the Auto Collision Certificate will get an introduction to collision repair as well as structural damage. Along with detailing, students will engage with welding principles to work as a collision technician or an entry-level auto body metal fabricator.

What You Can Do

Description of what you can do with this program.

Jobs

  • Service Writer
  • Body Shop Estimator
  • Insurance Estimator
  • Auto Body Painter
  • Body Shop Manager
  • Collision Technician
  • Painters Helper
  • Detailer
  • Body Shop Receptionist
  • Entry-Level Auto Body Metal Fabricator
  • Auto Body Shop Owner

Earning Potential

Example: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Automotive Body and Glass Repairers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-body-and-glass-repairers.htm (visited July 23, 2023)

Modes of Instruction
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Program Details

ACT 2022

FALL SEMESTER

ACT 101Introduction to Collision Repair7
ACT 111Welding for Collision Repair2
ACT 121Plastic and Composite Repair2
11

SPRING SEMESTER

ACT 151Structural Damage Repair9
ACT 161Damage Analysis1
ACT 180Detailing 2
ACT 181Paint Protective Film2
14

Total Hours for Degree25

The Auto Collision Basic Certificate is a minimum of 25 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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Program learning outcomes information.

Automotive Faculty Contact.

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Jason McFarland

Associate Professor – Auto Collision Technology
Associate Professor – Automotive Service Technology

Email: jasonmcfarland@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8375
Office: V30A