Auto Body Metal - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The auto body curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level career opportunities in the auto collision industry involving auto body metal repair, frame measurement and alignment, welding, automotive electrical and refinishing techniques found in the collision industry. Emphasis is also given to safety, ethics and work habits needed to succeed in the auto collision trade.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Develop, practice and apply good work and safety habits while in the auto body workplace.

Identify commonly used auto collision repair tools and equipment.

Analyze types of sheet metal damage and the direction of impact to perform needed repair procedures involving frame and structural damage.

Recognize and properly use paint equipment and materials in the automotive painting industry.

Develop occupational skills including; team work, work habits, ethics, and communication skills.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6 units
AB 351
Auto Body - Metal
This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of auto body metal repair, which includes metal finishing and plastic filler application.
            AB 356
            Automotive Painting Techniques
            This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the areas of automotive painting techniques. Course work includes preparation of vehicle, types of equipment, characteristics of paints, and techniques of paint application.

                      Spring Year 1

                      8 units
                      AB 353
                      Auto Body Repair
                      This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the areas of frame; measurement, straightening, and alignment. Course work also includes panel service, and structural panel replacement.
                      1. Prerequisite: AB 351
                              AT 303
                              Automotive Electricity
                              Designed to give the student a strong background in basic automotive electricity and electronic concepts. Includes discussion and hands on practice with basic theories, operation, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, and computer control systems with an emphasis on preparing the student for professional certification testing.
                              1. Prerequisite: AT 100

                                      Fall Year 2

                                      5 units
                                      AB 360
                                      Collision Repair
                                      This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the areas of major collision repair, including vehicle construction, estimating, MIG welding, door, roof, glass, chassis, and electrical service. Students will also develop their abilities to achieve commercially acceptable speed and quality levels in auto collision repair.
                                      1. Prerequisite: AB 353