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2023-2024 WWCC College Catalog 
    
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.

Year One


Total Credits: 26


Total Credits: 26


Total Credits: 26


Year One Total: 78


Year Two


Quarter One


Total Credits: 21


Quarter Two


Total Credits: 21


Total Credits: 21


Year Two Total: 63


Grand Total: 141


PLAN CODE: ACRCTAPT (Previously EPC: 709)
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101 
(M) - AMATH 105 , AMATH 106 , BUS 112 , MATH& 146 
(O) (R) - ACOM 102 , CMST 201 , CMST& 210 

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