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Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Academy - PSAV 1,400 clock hours (13 months to complete)
The automotive collision technology technician PSAV program delivers state-of-the-art training to become a qualified technician in the auto body repair industry. Topics include estimating, automotive painting, nonstructural and structural repair, welding and cutting, plastic repair, refinishing, and mechanical and electrical repair. This program applies to industrial management AS degree.
Program Costs
The cost of the program covers tuition, lab fees, materials, tools, toolbox, uniform, books, an ASE test, and platinum level I-CAR tests.
ASE Certification
Prior to graduation, all students sit for one or more of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams and two I-CAR exams. Graduation is not dependent upon passing these tests.
Certificate > VOC.ARR.TECH
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
VOC.ARR.TECH (1400 Clock Hours)
Students in the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program learn automotive painting, body repair, frame straightening, trim and custom painting, tinting, welding, and glass and sheet metal installation..
Program Required Courses
ARR 0022 Damage Analysis and Estimating 75 hr. 2.5 cr.
ARR 0112 Automotive Collision Welding, Cutting and Joining 75 hr. 2.5 cr.
ARR 0140 Automotive Collision Repair Helper/Assistant 150 hr. 5.0 cr.
ARR 0141 Automotive Collision Refinish Technician 450 hr. 15.0 cr.
ARR 0295 Structural Repair Technician 350 hr. 11.6 cr.
ARR 0312 Non-Structural Damage Repair Technician 300 hr. 10.0 cr.