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Automotive Collision Repair Technology
Certificate

Completion of the program prepares students for entry-level employment in auto body painting, frame repair, or metal repair in the automotive industry. The program meets Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards established by the National Automobile Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), and is NATEF certified. Instructors are ASE certified.
Accreditation: National Automotive Technological Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF)

Automotive Collision Repair Certificate Requirements:
34 credits required - Complete te following courses

Level I – Fall Semester: 11 credits
Course #	Cr	Course Title
ACT 110	2	Safety in Collision Repair
ACT 111	3	Metal Welding and Cutting I
ACT 121	3	Non-Structural Repair Preparation
ACT 123	3	Metal Finishing and Body Filling
Level I – Spring Semester: 9 credits
ACT 122	3	Panel Repair and Replacements
ACT 131	3	Structural Damage Diagnosis
ACT 232	2	Fixed Glass Repair
MAT 178	1	Math for Industrial Trades (General Education Course)
Level II – Fall Semester: 7 credits
ACT 141	1	Refinishing Safety
ACT 142	2	Surface Preparation I
ACT 143	2	Spray Equipment Operation
HWE 122	2	Responding to Emergencies
Level II – Spring Semester: 7 credits
ACT 144	2	Refinishing I
ACT 132	3	Structural Damage Repair
ACT 151	1	Plastics and Adhesives I
ACT 251	1	Plastics and Adhesives II