Autobody Repair
[D60100] Diploma (Day);
[C60100] Certificate (Evening)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.
RCC’s Autobody Repair diploma students use the I-CAR LIVE curriculum including the CD-ROM program. I-CAR LIVE is a state-of-the-art, industry endorsed and developed collision repair curriculum that prepares students for the high-tech and rewarding careers in the collision repair industry. I-CAR LIVE is mandated or endorsed by several state departments of education and meets National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation requirements for ASE certification. Successful completion of the I-CAR LIVE curriculum will award gold or platinum points toward I-CAR certification.
To help document progress, students develop a portfolio that includes certificates of completion from I-CAR, PPG and RCC.
COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of the Autobody Repair program, the graduate should be able to
- Construct welds according to industry standards.
- Analyze damage and plan repairs.
- Explain and perform refinishing procedures.
