Automotive Collision Repair

Description: Auto Collision students train in many phases of the collision repair process: cost estimating, frame, and body damage analysis, structural and uni-body three-dimensional measuring, metal straightening, MIG welding, computerized frame diagnosis, computerized color mixing, computerized estimating of repair costs, panel, and parts replacement.  Students also learn auto-electrical systems, air-conditioning, and air-bag systems.

Courses

1st Year Courses

  • 7215 Principles of Collision Repair (PRIN COL REP)
  • 7204 Automotive Body Repair (AUTO BDY REP)
  • 7206 Plastic Body Repair and Paint Fundamentals (PAINT FUND)

2nd Year Courses

  • 7380 Collision Repair Capstone (COLL RPR CAP)

Credit Hours – 3 Credits per Semester

Dual Credits

Vincennes University Early College (95)

  • First Year Credits – AUTO 105(2), BODY 100(3), BODY 100L(4), WELD 185(2) = 11 Potential Dual Credits
  • Second Year Credits – BODY 150(3), BODY 105L(4), BODY 280(2), BODY 290(2) = 11 Potential Dual Credits

Certifications

  • ICAR Auto Collision I Certificate

Instructors
Career

Career Opportunities

  • Collision Repair Technician, Insurance Estimator/Appraiser, Automotive Refinish Tech

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