Automotive Collision
Degrees and Certificates
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Auto Collision Repair ACR2 Waycross
Classes
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
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.
Credits
4Corequisites
ACRP 1010 : Foundations of Collision Repair
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
Credits
5ACRP 1015 : Fundamentals of Automotive Welding
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.
Credits
3Corequisites
ACRP 1017 : Mechanical & Electrical Systems I
This course introduces suspension and steering, braking, and drive train systems found on vehicles
typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Credits
4Corequisites
ACRP 1019 : Mechanical & Electrical Systems II
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.
Credits
5Corequisites
ACRP 2001 : Introduction to Auto Painting & Refinishing
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.
Credits
5Corequisites
ACRP 2002 : Paint & Refinishing Techniques
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
Credits
5ACRP 2009 : Refinishing Internship
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.
Credits
2Prerequisites
ACRP 2010 : Major Collision Repair
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.
Credits
5Prerequisites
Corequisites
ACRP 2015 : Major Collision Replacements
This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs
emphasizinga variety of removal and replacement techniques.
Credits
5Prerequisites
ACRP 2019 : Major Collision Repair Internship
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.