Collision Repair Technology, AAS

This technical degree prepares the student with the knowledge necessary to enter the auto body industry.

Degree Outcomes:

• Use body shop hand tools, common hand tools, and power tools.
• Explain vehicle structure and construction.
• Perform a collision damage analysis.
• Perform structural and non-structural repairs.
• Establish corrosion protection.
• Remove and install movable and stationary glass.
• Measure structural damage and how to use various types of pulling equipment to repair the damage.
• Operate paint spray equipment.
• Mix and apply automotive finishes incorporating waterborne paint products.
• Perform wheel alignment using electronic alignment equipment.
• Perform welding procedures and use equipment, GMAW & RSTSW to NATEF standards.
• Demonstrate plastic repairs using modern adhesives.
• Demonstrate skills in estimating vehicle damage.
• Demonstrate safe practices in the auto body lab.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the NATEF competencies in each of the four areas: electrical, structural, non-structural, and refinishing.

Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.