Auto Body

The Auto Body and Paint Program prepares students to enter the job market as trained and qualified technicians, and allows students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in advanced schools of technology as teachers, or to broaden their skills in management, design or business. Lecture and laboratory instruction covers safety, trade ethics, and use of hand and power tools, as well as theory, repair and painting of automobiles. Upon registering for a class in the Auto Body and Paint Program, the student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to provide tools that relate to the particular course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that students graduating from the program who wish to enter the trade possess the necessary tools. A Certificate of Achievement in Auto Body will be awarded to those students completing a minimum of 25 units as outlined below with a 2.0 GPA.

Career Opportunities

Students in this field typically work in automotive collision and repair environments.

Learning Outcome(s)

1. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing electrical and electronic systems, utilizing computer data bases and operating appropriate diagnostic equipment.
2. Safely work with power and hand tools, welding equipment, and chemicals in an auto body repair shop.
3. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the process of following instructions and professional inter-personal communication with management and coworkers.
4. Demonstrate competence and familiarity working with various metals, techniques, and equipment, including practicing all standard safety procedures.