Autobody Repair
The Autobody Repair curriculum provides training in the use of equipment and materials of the autobody repair trade. The student studies the construction of the automobile body and techniques of autobody repairing, rebuilding, and refinishing. The course work includes autobody fundamentals, industry overview, and safety. Students will perform hands-on repairs in the areas of non-structural and structural repairs, mig welding, plastics and adhesives, refinishing, and other related areas. Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for entry-level employment opportunities in the automotive body and refinishing industry. Graduates may find employment with franchised, independent garages, or they may become self-employed. semester Hour credits
Diploma (D60100)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Applied Communications I | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Applied Mathematics I | 3 |
Major Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUB 111 | Painting and Refinishing I | 4 |
| AUB 112 | Painting and Refinishing II | 4 |
| AUB 114 | Special Finishes | 2 |
| AUB 121 | Non-Structural Damage I | 3 |
| AUB 122 | Non-Structural Damage II | 4 |
| AUB 131 | Structural Damage I | 4 |
| AUB 132 | Structural Damage II | 4 |
| AUB 134 | Auto Body MIG Welding | 3 |
| AUB 136 | Plastics and Adhesives | 3 |
| AUB 141 | Mech. & Elect. Components | 3 |
| AUB 162 | Autobody Estimating | 2 |
| AUT 171 | Heating & Air Conditioning | 4 |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
Total Credits: ...................................................48
Recommended Course Sequence
| Fall Semester I | Spring Semester I | Summer Semester I |
|---|---|---|
| AUB 111 AUB 121 AUB 131 AUB 134 CIS 111 MAT 101 |
AUB 112 AUB 122 AUB 132 AUB 141 ENG 101 |
AUB 114 AUB 136 AUB 162 AUT 171 |
Certificate (C60100)
| Fall Semester I | Spring Semester I |
|---|---|
| AUB 121 | AUB 111 AUB 131 AUB 134 |