# Automotive Refinishing Specialist (Certificate)

Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Auto Body

Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/automotive-refinishing-specialist-cert-fall-2026

The program has three main components: 1) auto collision repair; 2) automotive refinishing; and 3) a combination of both, which is highly recommended. Students must receive a minimum grade of c or better in all required core courses and the specific courses listed as program electives in order to qualify for the degree or certificate.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Automotive Refinishing Specialist Cert** | | 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 225 | Advanced Automotive Refinishing | 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 222 | Advanced Automotive Refinishing I | 5 |
| ABDY 223 | Advanced Automotive Refinishing II | 5 |

### Recommended Pathway

#### Automotive Refinishing Specialist Night Sequence

**Term 1** (10 units)

-   ABDY112 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
-   ABDY122 - Basic Automotive Refinishing (5)

**Term 2** (10 units)

-   ABDY113 - Basic Auto Body Repair (5)
-   ABDY222 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing I (5)

**Term 3** (10 units)

-   ABDY123 - Automotive Refinishing (5)
-   ABDY223 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing II (5)

#### Auto Refinishing Specialist Cert Day Sequence

**Term 1** (10 units)

-   ABDY115 - Basic Auto Body Repair (10)

**Term 2** (10 units)

-   ABDY125 - Basic Automotive Refinishing (10)

**Term 3** (10 units)

-   ABDY225 - Advanced Automotive Refinishing (10)

### Program Outcomes

### Automotive Refinishing Specialist Cert