Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Specialist

Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in the field of the auto collision industry. They have enhanced promotional opportunities as a cost estimator, insurance adjustor or shop supervisor. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live and with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively.

Program Requirements

Recommended Pathway

Night Sequence

Term 1 (14 units)

• ABDY112 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
• ABDY122 - Basic Automotive Refinishing (5)
• ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)

Term 2 (16 units)

• Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
• ABDY113 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
• ABDY123 - Automotive Refinishing (5)
• Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)

Term 3 (16 units)

• ABDY212 - Advanced Auto Collision Repair I (5)
• ABDY222 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing I (5)
• Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)

Term 4 (16 units)

• ABDY213 - Advanced Auto Collision Repair II (5)
• ABDY223 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing II (5)
• Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)

Day Sequence

Term 1 (14 units)

• ABDY115 - Basic Auto Body Repair (10)
• ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)

Term 2 (16 units)

• ABDY125 - Basic Automotive Refinishing (10)
• Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)

Term 3 (16 units)

• ABDY215 - Advanced Auto Collision Repair (10)
• Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)

Term 4 (16 units)

• ABDY225 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing (10)
• Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)

Program Outcomes

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Specialist AS