Automotive Collision Repair Specialist
A.S. Degree Auto Body · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Collision Repair Specialist AS | 30 | |
| Required Courses - Choose Option 1 or Option 2 | 30 | |
| Required Courses - Option 1: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| ABDY 115 | Basic Auto Body Repair | 10 |
| ABDY 125 | Basic Automotive Refinishing | 10 |
| ABDY 215 | Advanced Auto Collision Repair | 10 |
| Required Courses - Option 2: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| ABDY 112 | Basic Auto Body Repair | 5 |
| ABDY 113 | Basic Auto Body Repair | 5 |
| ABDY 122 | Basic Automotive Refinishing | 5 |
| ABDY 123 | Automotive Refinishing | 5 |
| ABDY 212 | Advanced Auto Collision Repair I | 5 |
| ABDY 213 | Advanced Auto Collision Repair II | 5 |
Recommended Pathway
Automotive Collision Repair Specialist 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 1B (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
Term 3 (15 units)
- ABDY215 - Advanced Auto Collision Repair (10)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- General Elective (2)
Term 4 (15 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- General Elective (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- General Elective (3)
Automotive Collision Repair Specialist Night Sequence
Term 1 (15 units)
- ABDY112 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- General Elective (3)
Term 2 (15 units)
- ABDY113 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
- ABDY122 - Basic Automotive Refinishing (5)
- ABDY212 - Advanced Auto Collision Repair I (5)
Term 3 (15 units)
- ABDY123 - Automotive Refinishing (5)
- ABDY213 - Advanced Auto Collision Repair II (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- General Elective (2)
Term 4 (15 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- General Elective (3)