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Nov 04, 2024
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2023-2024 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Collision Repair Technology, AAS
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The Collision Repair Technology AAS is not currently offered.
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.
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