Auto Body
9 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AB 300 Shop Math and Measurement
- Units
- 3
An introduction to the mathematics used in the Industrial Technology programs. Students will learn to solve problems using fractions, decimals, percentage, ratios and basic geometric shapes. Students will learn about the Cartesian coordinate system and how to use a variety of basic and precision measuring tools from rulers and tape measures to calipers and micrometers. This course is not open to students who have received credit for AT/ET/MT or WLDT 381 or AT/ET/MT/WLDT 300.
AB 351 Auto Body - Metal
- Units
- 3
This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of auto body metal repair, which includes metal finishing and plastic filler application.
AB 353 Auto Body Repair
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- AB 351
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.
AB 354 Selected Auto Body Paint Projects
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- AB 356
Projects selected by the student and developed under the direct supervision and of instructional staff in the auto collision disciplines. Work is completed under the supervision of the responsible instructor in the auto body lab. The student must have the basic knowledge of painting techniques to complete the project.
AB 355 Selected Auto Body Metal Projects
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- AB 351
Projects selected by the student and developed under the direct supervision of instructional staff in the auto collision disciplines. Work is completed under the supervision of the responsible instructor in the auto body lab. The student must have the basic knowledge of painting techniques to complete the project.
AB 356 Automotive Painting Techniques
- Units
- 3
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.
AB 358 Automotive Refinishing
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- AB 356
This course is designed to increase student’s skill and knowledge in the application of preparing, masking, painting, and detailing techniques. Course work also includes restoring corrosion protection, plastic bumper repair, and custom air brush graphics.
AB 360 Collision Repair
- Units
- 5
- Prerequisite
- AB 353
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.
AB 370 SkillsUSA
- Units
- 3
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. This SkillsUSA course prepares students for employment and inter-collegiate competition in Career Technical Education. Students will learn to plan projects, work in teams, solicit community support and develop a range of skills valued by employers. Students registered for this class may not register for ARCH 370, AT 370, EL 370, ET 370, MT 370 or WLDT 370 during the same semester. Participation in the SkillsUSA competition is required. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit with different competitions.