Automotive Collision Repair/Painting
Associate of Science Automotive Collision Repair/Painting · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
The automotive collision repair/painting program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree requirements, students will gain proficiency in industry repair standards, vehicle identification and construction, estimating, body repairs, frame repairs, vehicle alignment, welding, and vehicle painting. In addition, completing the certificate requirements prepares students for employment in the fields of automotive insurance investigation, vehicle accident reconstruction, automotive collision repair, or automotive painting. Competencies will be assessed regularly by student performance in the automotive collision repair/painting classroom and laboratory.
At least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree must be completed at El Camino College.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/automotive-collision-and-repair.php.
Complete a minimum of 20 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACRP 1A | Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair | 8 |
| ACRP 1B | Non-Structural Collision Repair and Welding | 8 |
| ACRP 1C | Major Collision Analysis and Structural Repair | 8 |
| ACRP 1D | Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Collision Repair Technicians | 8 |
| ACRP 2A | Basic Automotive Painting - Refinishing | 8 |
| ACRP 2B | Automotive Refinishing Materials and Equipment | 8 |
| ACRP 2C | Automotive Refinishing Applications | 8 |
| ACRP 3A | Introduction to Automotive Collision Estimating | 3 |
| ACRP 3B | Computerized Collision Damage Estimating | 3 |
| ACRP 4A | Beginning Automotive Collision Repair I | 4 |
| ACRP 4B | Beginning Automotive Collision Repair II | 4 |
| ACRP 4C | Intermediate Automotive Collision Repair I | 4 |
| ACRP 4D | Intermediate Automotive Collision Repair II | 4 |
| ACRP 5A | Beginning Automotive Painting I | 4 |
| ACRP 5B | Beginning Automotive Painting II | 4 |
| ACRP 5C | Intermediate Automotive Refinishing I | 4 |
| ACRP 5D | Intermediate Automotive Refinishing II | 4 |
| ACRP 20 | Automotive Collision Investigation | 3 |
| ACRP 22 | Automotive Repair Fraud | 3 |
| ACRP 24 | Automotive Collision Analysis | 3 |
| ACRP 26 | Automotive Accident Reconstruction | 3 |
Total Major Units: 20
Recommended Electives:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 16 | Suspension and Four Wheel Alignment | 4 |
| ATEC 25 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| ATEC 81 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 3 |
| MTT 16 | General Metals | 3 |
| WELD 15 | Basic Welding for Allied Fields | 3 |
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units