Automotive Refinishing Specialist
Certificate Auto Body · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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)