Automotive 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

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)

• ABDY225 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing (10)
• Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
• General Elective (2)

Term 4 (15 units)

• Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
• General Elective (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
• General Elective (3)

Night Sequence

Term 1 (16 units)

• ABDY112 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
• ABDY122 - Basic Automotive Refinishing (5)
• ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
• General Elective (2)

Term 2 (16 units)

• ABDY113 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
• ABDY123 - Automotive Refinishing (5)
• Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)

Term 3 (14 units)

• ABDY222 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing I (5)
• General Elective (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)

Term 4 (14 units)

• ABDY223 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing II (5)
• Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
• General Elective (3)

Program Outcomes

Automotive Refinishing Specialist AS