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The Collision Repair Technology ProgramCoffeyville Technical CampusThe Collision Repair Technology Program begins by helping students understand how the automobile is built. The program then shows the students what tools and equipment are needed to repair it. The students will experience work on customer and student vehicles, giving them situations found in a typical collision repair shop for the hands-on experience. The student will receive training techniques used to restore a damaged vehicle to its pre-accident condition. This training gives the student the information needed to become a technician in this field. Areas of Training
Advanced Training May Include:
Employment OutlookEmployment opportunities in collision repair for men and women include working for:
Opportunities are not limited to those listed. Some technicians gain experience and later assume a managerial role or become self-employed. The JobToday is an exciting time for the men and women entering the world of collision repair. The days when body repair meant simply banging dents out of a fender with a hammer and dolly are gone. Today’s collision repair technician is a skilled professional with expertise in many areas such as computerized estimating, diagnostic equipment, sophisticated measuring systems, and lab management. The collision repair technician must know how to address and use information dealing with damage estimating, repair techniques, or making a profit. Most of all, the successful collision repair technicians must be familiar with complex automotive systems and the modern materials that go into today’s automobiles. We live in an information age, and every successful collision repair technician must recognize the arena of high strength steel, structural glass, space age plastics, and an infinite variety of paint colors. With this knowledge you can play a part in an industry that rewards skill, knowledge, and hard work. Whether dealer-owned or an independent collision repair shop, no two are exactly alike. They vary in size, layout, amount and types of equipment, or in work procedures. However, they are all similar in methods and follow similar safety rules. CurriculumThis curriculum helps the student understand how the automobile is built and what tools and equipment are needed to repair it. The program provides experience working on customer and student vehicles, providing situations found in a typical collision repair shop for hands-on experience. The student will receive training techniques used to restore a damaged vehicle to its pre-accident condition. This training provides the information needed to become a technician in the field. Recommended Auto Collision Repair Technology Courses (Secondary and Postsecondary Programs) Contact Credit Hrs Hrs
ACRT-112 Collision Repair I........................... 140............... 6 ACRT-107 Shop Math & Communications I.... 90............... 3 ACRT-117 Hand and Power Tool Safety.......... 90............... 3 ACRT-122 Collision Repair II......................... 220............... 8 ACRT-128 Raising and Supporting Vehicles..... 40............... 1 ACRT-201 Surface Preparation & Undercoating I............................... 60............... 2 ACRT-212 Collision Repair III........................ 230............... 8 ACRT-217 Shop Math & Communications II... 90............... 3 ACRT-222 Collision Repair IV........................ 280............. 10 ACRT-221 Surface Preparation and Undercoating II.................................... 60............... 2 ACRT-207 On-the-Job Training (OJT or OJT Equivalent)....................... 0-195.... Up to 4 To complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree, the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours. Associate in Applied Science DegreeStudents completing a technical program may desire to seek the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree. In addition to completing a technical program, this degree also requires the completion of 18 hours in general education as outlined below. Certain courses within this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 18 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply. I. Communications (6 hours) Description of CoursesACRT-112. Collision Repair I (140 Contact Hours). 6 Hours. The student will learn the rules regarding general shop safety, major structural construction of an automobile, use of body shop hand tools, as well as safe use and maintenance of air and fluid equipment and accessories. ACRT-122. Collision Repair II (220 Contact Hours). 8 Hours. Instruction is provided in the diagnosis of a damaged automobile involving the correction of a bent body or frame, and the twisting, deflection and replacement of welded panels that are severely damaged. ACRT-212. Collision Repair III (230 Contact Hours). 8 Hours. This course provides instruction in determining and performing correct repair procedures (welding and sectioning) for structural damage of automotive panels. ACRT-222. Collision Repair IV (280 Contact Hours). 10 Hours. This course introduces the auto body shop technician to the processes involved in evaluating auto body damage and preparing accurate estimates. Students will also find daily opportunities for shop management including control of materials, parts, equipment and general housekeeping of the auto body shop. ACRT-117. Hand and Power Tool Safety (90 Contact Hours). 3 Hours. This course covers the rules regarding safety in the use of hand and power tools. ACRT-207. On-the-Job Training (OJT or OJT Equivalent) (0-195 Contact Hours). Up to 4 Hours. Students are placed at on-site training locations in cooperation with local businesses. This allows students to gain skills working in their field while still attending classes. Minimum competencies in core curriculum must be maintained. Attendance must be excellent and a professional attitude demonstrated before students will be considered for this opportunity. ACRT-128. Raising and Supporting Vehicles (40 Contact Hours). 1 Hour. This course provides instruction that will enable the student to identify and correct various types of damage occurring in a variety of suspension frame and unitized body construction. ACRT-107. Shop Math and Communications I (90 Contact Hours). 3 Hours. This course teaches the skills necessary to measure and mix paint, and to estimate basic shop materials costs. ACRT-217. Shop Math and Communications II (90 Contact Hours). 3 Hours. This course introduces the student to the math involved in estimating damage and use of collision repair manuals, as well as that math used for collision repair shop operations. ACRT-201. Surface Preparation & Undercoating I (60 Contact Hours). 2 Hours. This is an introductory level course for painting and refinishing. Students will study the various types of refinishes and body finishes, use of equipment and accessories with the final goal of being able to complete a minor refinish project. ACRT-221. Surface Preparation and Undercoating II (60 Contact Hours). 2 Hours. This course offers training in the adjustment and tinting of paint for color matching, advanced spraying techniques of color coat and clear coat paints, and instruction in paint scheme layouts for the customer who wants that personalized look. |
