Automotive Collision
Degrees and Certificates
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Auto Collision Repair ACR2 Waycross -
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I AB51 Waycross -
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II AZ51 Waycross -
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II AP71 Waycross
Courses
ACRP 1000: Introduction to Auto Collision Repair
Credits
4
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
ACRP 1005: Auto Components Repair & Replacement
Credits
4
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.
Corequisites
ACRP 1010: Foundations of Collision Repair
Credits
5
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
ACRP 1015: Fundamentals of Automotive Welding
Credits
4
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.
Corequisites
ACRP 1017: Mechanical & Electrical Systems I
Credits
4
This course introduces suspension and steering, braking, and drive train systems found on vehicles
typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Corequisites
ACRP 1019: Mechanical & Electrical Systems II
Credits
5
This course introduces the various electrical, heating and AC, engine cooling, fuel and intake, and
restraint systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Corequisites
ACRP 2000: Introduction to Refinishing
Credits
5
This course introduces the hand and pneumatic tools, spray guns, materials and procedures involved in preparing automobile bodies for refinishing. Typical methods and techniques used in detailing a refinished automobile surface are also introduced in this course.
ACRP 2001: Introduction to Auto Painting & Refinishing
Credits
5
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.
ACRP 2002: Paint & Refinishing Techniques
Credits
5
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
ACRP 2005: Fundamentals of Refinishing I (Dual Enrollment Only)
Credits
5
The course introduces the spray gun equipment, materials, and techniques used in the application of special paints. Emphasis will be placed on automotive refinishing theories and procedures.
ACRP 2009: Refinishing Internship
Credits
2
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.
Prerequisites
ACRP 2010: Major Collision Repair
Credits
5
This course introduces procedures and resources used in the identification and assessment of automotive collision damages. This course also provides instruction on the hydraulic repair systems, analysis, estimating and measurement of automobile frames and bodies.
Prerequisites
Corequisites
ACRP 2015: Major Collision Replacements
Credits
5
This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs
emphasizinga variety of removal and replacement techniques.
Prerequisites
ACRP 2019: Major Collision Repair Internship
Credits
2
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.
Prerequisites