Two-Year Diploma………....64 Credits
A.A.S. Degree……….80-82 Credits
•Program Overview
Auto collision repair workers repair and replace automotive body and frame components. The job involves many skills including frame repair, welding and cutting, metal straightening, application of up-to-date body materials, metal finishings, and painting and alignment of body components. Auto collision repair workers also estimate damage and compute labor and material costs.
•Purpose
The purpose of the Auto Collision Repair program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of auto collision repair.
The diploma program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as an entry-level auto collision repair technician. The first year of the diploma program is designed to teach the basics of auto collision repair. The complete diploma program is designed to provide practice of the basics and learn major body repair, estimating, shop management, and customer relations.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree program is for those individuals who seek auto collision repair training and additional academic preparation for advancement into management, engineering, sales, or other related areas.
•Career Opportunities
As the population increases, so does the use of automobiles and the number
of automobile accidents. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that employment
of auto collision repair workers will continue to increase.
Employment is plentiful and steady throughout the year. Graduates often enter an apprenticeship training program and work under an experienced journeyperson for a period of at least three years. The usual four-year apprenticeship term is shortened by technical college experience. There are opportunities for advancement to estimator, adjustor, service manager, parts manager, or shop owner.
Auto Collision Repair
Diploma
Program Requirements:
Fall Semester.............................................Credit Hours
ACR 101 Power Tools and Equipment .................1
ACR 111 Electric Welding .......................................9
ACR 121 Sheet Metal Repair I ................................6
Total for Fall Semester: .........................................16
Spring Semester
ACR 151 Sheet Metal Repair II ..............................2
ACR 161 Body Filling ................................................4
ACR 171 Panel Forming ..........................................3
ACR 181 Surface Preparation ..............................5
ACR 191 Spray Equipment .....................................2
Total for Spring Semester: ..................................16
Total for First Year: ................................................32
Fall Semester
ACR 201 Fitting Panels and Parts ........................4
ACR 211 Frame & Uni-body Suspension ............7
ACR 221 Major Body Repair I ................................5
Total for Fall Semester: .......................................16
Spring Semester
ACR 251 Major Body Repair II ..............................7
ACR 261 Spray Gun Techniques .........................7
ACR 271 Automotive Glass ..................................1
ACR 281 Hardware Repair & Service ................1
Total for Spring Semester: ................................16
Total for Second Year: ........................................32
Elective:
ACR 295 Occupational Work Experience
Total number of required technical
education credit hours (Two-Year Diploma)..64
General Education Requirements—A.A.S. Degree
Candidates for an Associate of Applied Science degree at Northeast Kansas Technical College must earn a minimum of 16 credit hours from Highland Community College or Benedictine College (or another accredited institution of higher education) in specific subject areas. Listed below is the schedule of required courses:
Course Titles/ Credit Hours Required
Communications……………………………………..6
•Composition (3)
•Business Communications
•College English *
•Public Speaking * (3)
•Interpersonal Communications
•Other
Mathematics…………………….……………………3
•Technical Math I or II
•Business Math
•College Algebra *
•Other
Social/Behavioral Sciences ……………………
…3
•Skills for Interpersonal Relations
•General Psychology *
•Other
Natural or Applied Sciences ……………………1-3
•Applied Physics
•Computer (not available for Computer majors)
•Other
Humanities …………………………………………...3
•Ethics in the Workplace
•Other courses from the following
•disciplines: Art, Music, or History *
TOTAL………………………………..…………..16-18
Any course listed with an * indicates that students transferring
to a Baccalaureate Degree program are strongly recommended to enroll in
this course. Students who know where they intend to transfer are responsible
to ensure the courses taken will in fact transfer to the bachelor's degree
granting institution.
Total Program Requirements—A.A.S. Degree:
Total number of technical
education credit hours………………….………….64
Total number of required
general education credit hours ……………….16-18
Total number of credit hours required
for A.A.S. Degree…………………..…………...80-82
