Auto Collision Repair (470603)  Diploma

3.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): Entrance exam reading and writing scores in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels. Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

3.00 Credit Hours This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/ technical program of study. Topics include: Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communications Skills, Career Exploration, Research Skills, College Campus Knowledge, Memory & Reading Skills, Presentation & Interview Skills, and Group Skills. Effective Fall 2016, students who already have an Associate Degree or higher will be given exemption credit for the COLL 1500 course.

3.00 Credits Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer and digital terminology, and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications.

4.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): Provisional Admission NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the entry level occupational work ethics course during the same term. This course provides instruction in procedures and practices necessary for safe and compliant operation of auto collision repair facilities. It introduces vehicle construction types and the parts identification of the structural members of various unibodies and frames used for automobiles as well as equipment and hand tools used in collision repair tasks.

4.00 Credit Hours Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000 This course provides instruction in removal and replacement methods of a variety of non-structural cosmetic and safety features of the automobile as well as bolt-on body panels.

5.00 Credit Hours Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. This course introduces the materials, tools, and operations required to repair minor collision damage and it provides instruction in non-metallic auto body repair techniques.

4.00 Credit Hours Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. This course introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto collision repair. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques through a variety of different procedures.

5.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000 Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 1005 This course introduces procedures and resources used in the identification and assessment of automotive collision damages. This course also provides instruction on the hydraulic systems, analysis, estimating and measurement of automobile frames and bodies.

5.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000 Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 2010 This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs emphasizing a variety of removal and replacement techniques.

2.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000 Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 2010, ACRP 2015 Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.

5.00 Credit Hours Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000, ACRP 1010 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the entry level occupational work ethics course during the same term. This course covers the safety precautions followed during the painting and refinishing processes used in a shop during collision repairs. Basic surface preparations will be discussed and practiced. Spray gun types and basic operations will also be introduced.

5.00 Credit Hours Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000, ACRP 2001 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. This course covers the fundamental refinishing tasks of mixing, matching and applying various types of automotive paints. Paint defect causes and cures will be examined in depth. Final delivery detailing and tasks will also be practiced and discussed.

2.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ACRP 1000 Pre/Co-Requisite(s): ACRP 2001, ACRP 2002 Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; and detailing.