Technical College System of Georgia

State Board Approval Date:

12/4/2008

Implementation Date:

Spring 2010

Last Updated:

August 18, 2009

Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide 

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

AU02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

AU02-02-04

Program Numbering

AU02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

AU02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

 

Admissions

Standard Number: AU02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

 

The requirements for admission to the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program are:

a.   attainment of 16 years of age;

b.   achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c.   completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Automotive Collision Repair Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a.   regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.   proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: AU02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program are:

a.   attainment of 16 years of age;

b.   achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c.   completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Program Structure

Standard Number: AU02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of AU02 and a Program CIP Code of 470603 are applied to the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program.

The Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:

Specialization Title

Specialization Major Code

Specialization Zip Code

Major Collision Repair Technology

MC02

470603

Paint and Refinishing Technology

PR02

470603

 

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code AU02 and Program CIP Code 470603 to the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

 

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: AU02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code AU02 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of AU02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma

Program Description

The Automotive Collision Repair program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive collision repair profession.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes either major automotive collision repair or automotive painting and refinishing.  Program graduates receive an Automotive Collision Repair diploma which qualifies them as major collision repair technicians or painting and refinishing technicians.

 

 

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ENG 1010

Fundamentals of English I

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

Minimum Required Hours:

13

0

0

13

13

 

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ACR 1000

Safety

[P] Provisional admission

1

0

0

1

1

ACR 1010

Automobile Components Identification

[P] Provisional admission

[C] ACR 1000

3

1

0

4

3

ACR 1020

Equipment and Hand Tools Identification

[P] Provisional admission

[C] ACR 1000

1

1

0

2

1

ACR 1040

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

[P] Program admission

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

1

0

3

4

2

ACR 1050

Body Fiberglass, Plastic, and Rubber Repair Techniques

[P] Program admission

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

1

2

5

8

3

ACR 1060

Welding and Cutting

[P] Program admission

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

3

4

3

10

6

ACR 1070

Trim, Accessories, and Glass

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

1

2

1

4

2

ACR 1090

Damage Identification and Assessment

[P]

[C] ACR 1000 and ACR 1010

2

2

0

4

3

ACR 1100

Minor Collision Repair

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

1

1

4

6

2

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

15

17

16

48

26

Completion of one of the following specializations is required for graduation.

Major Collision Repair Specialization

 

 

 

 

 

ACR 1200

Conventional Frame Repair

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

1

2

3

6

3

ACR 1210

Unibody Identification and Damage Analysis

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

1

2

2

5

2

ACR 2240

Unibody Measuring, Fixturing, and Strengthening Systems

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, ACR 1020, and ACR 1210

3

4

3

10

6

ACR 2250

Unibody Structural Panel Repair and Replacement

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, ACR 1020, ACR 1060, and ACR 1210

1

2

3

6

3

ACR 2260

Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

3

2

3

8

5

ACR 1270

Unibody Suspensions and Steering Systems

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

2

1

2

5

2

ACR 1280

Bolt-On Body Panel Removal and Replacement

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, ACR 1020

2

2

3

7

4

ACR 1290

Major Collision Repair Internship/Practicum

[P] Completion of all required courses in the Major Collision Repair specialization

0

0

9

9

3

OR

XXX xxxx

Elective

(0+)

(0+)

(0+)

(3+)

(3)

Minimum Required Hours:

13+

15+

19+

50+

28

 

Paint and Refinishing Specialization

 

 

 

 

 

ACR 1300

Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020

3

4

0

7

5

ACR 1320

Special Refinishing Application

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, ACR 1020, and ACR 1300

3

2

3

8

5

ACR 2340

Urethane Enamels Refinishing Application

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1010, ACR 1020, and ACR 1300

2

2

6

10

5

ACR 2350

Tint and Match Colors

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1020, and ACR 1300

3

2

3

8

5

ACR 2360

Detailing

[P]

[C] ACR 1000, ACR 1020

1

2

2

5

2

ACR 2370

Paint and Refinishing Internship

[P] Completion of all required courses in the Paint and Refinishing specialization

0

0

9

9

3

XXX xxxx

Elective

0+

0+

0+

3+

3

Minimum Required Hours:

12+

12+

23+

50+

28

 

 

Program Final Exit Point

Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma

 

67 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

(additional information, if needed)

Appendix B

General Information

Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence – Major Collision Repair Specialization

 

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 1000

Safety

1

0

0

1

1

ACR 1010

Automobile Components Identification

3

1

0

4

3

ACR 1020

Equipment and Hand Tools Identification

1

1

0

2

1

ACR 1060

Welding and Cutting

3

4

3

10

6

ACR 1070

Trim, Accessories, and Glass

1

2

1

4

2

ACR 1100

Minor Collision Repair

1

1

4

6

2

MAT 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

15

9

8

32

20

 

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 1040

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

1

0

3

4

2

ACR 1050

Body Fiberglass, Plastic, and Rubber Repair Techniques

1

2

5

8

3

ACR 1090

Damage Identification and Assessment

2

2

0

4

3

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

ENG 1010

Fundamentals of English I

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

10

8

8

26

16

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 1200

Conventional Frame Repair

1

2

3

6

3

ACR 1210

Unibody Identification and Damage Analysis

1

2

2

5

2

ACR 2260

Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair

3

2

3

8

5

ACR 1270

Unibody Suspensions and Steering Systems

2

1

2

5

2

ACR 1280

Bolt-On Body Panel Removal and Replacement

2

2

3

7

4

 

Total

9

9

13

31

16

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 2240

Unibody Measuring, Fixturing, and Strengthening Systems

3

4

3

10

6

ACR 2250

Unibody Structural Panel Repair and Replacement

1

2

3

6

3

ACR 1290

Major Collision Repair Internship/Practicum

0

0

9

9

3

OR

XXX xxxx

Elective

(0+)

(0+)

(0+)

(3+)

(3)

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

 

Total

7+

6+

6+

22+

15

 

Suggested Sequence – Paint and Refinishing Specialization

 

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 1000

Safety

1

0

0

1

1

ACR 1010

Automobile Components Identification

3

1

0

4

3

ACR 1020

Equipment and Hand Tools Identification

1

1

0

2

1

ACR 1060

Welding and Cutting

3

4

3

10

6

ACR 1070

Trim, Accessories, and Glass

1

2

1

4

2

ACR 1100

Minor Collision Repair

1

1

4

6

2

MAT 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

15

9

8

31

20

 

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 1040

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

1

0

3

4

2

ACR 1050

Body Fiberglass, Plastic, and Rubber Repair Techniques

1

2

5

8

3

ACR 1090

Damage Identification and Assessment

2

2

0

4

3

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

ENG 1010

Fundamentals of English I

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

10

8

8

25

16

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 1300

Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation

3

4

0

7

5

ACR 1320

Special Refinishing Application

3

2

3

8

5

XXX xxxx

Elective

0+

0+

0+

3+

3

ACR 2340

Urethane Enamels Refinishing Application

2

2

6

10

5

 

Total

8+

8+

9+

28+

18

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACR 2350

Tint and Match Colors

3

2

3

8

5

ACR 2360

Detailing

1

2

2

5

2

ACR 2370

Paint and Refinishing Internship

0

0

9

9

3

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

 

Total

7

4

14

25

13

 

Appendix C

Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List:

Air compressor

Aligning machine (front end)

Arbor press

Drying oven

Frame measuring system (dedicated fixture, frame straightener, tram and centering gage, universal laser, and universal mechanical)

Infrared paint dryer

Jacks (body and fender/4 & 10 ton, floor roller, mechanical, and twin saddle)

Paint shaker

Panel vacuum lift

Spray booth

Stationary frame machine

Steam cleaner

Steel workbenches

Welders (electric arc welder, MIG welder, oxyacetylene welder and cutter, plasma torch, plastic welder)

 

POWER AND SPECIAL TOOLS

 

Air chuck (for tires)

Air compressor

Air drill

Air file (orbital or straight line)

Air hose (with quick couplings)

Air regulator (with extractors)

Air regulator (without extractors)

Battery charger

Bumper chains

Come-along

Creepers

Cutter (sheet metal, power)

D. A. sander (random orbital)

Disc cutter

Dollies (assorted)

Electrical drill

Extension cord

Grinder (bench)

Gun (air dusting)

Headlight aiming kit

Hoist (chain or pneumatic)

Hole saw

Infrared paint dryer

Jacks: (floor roller, mechanical, and twin saddle)

Jitterbug (orbital)

Panel cutter set (air drive)

Panel vacuum lift (suction cup)

Power polisher

Radiator pressure tester

Sandblast gun

Soldering kit (gun or iron)

Spot welding guns (resistance and rod)

Spray guns (detail, enamel nozzle for primer, and lacquer nozzle)

Stands (adjustable)

Tram gauge

Tram rod

Vinyl top repair kit

Vise

Wrench, air drive 1/2 in.

Wrench, air drive 3/8 in.

 

HAND TOOLS

 

Allen wrenches (set)

Body clamps (assorted)

Body files (flat and half round)

Brushes (striping)

Brushes (wire)

Caulking gun

Center line gauge

Chisels (assorted)

Cutter (sheet metal, hand)

Drain pans

Drill bits (set)

Drop lights

Fender covers

File boards

Files (special purpose)

Hacksaw

Hammers (body, machine, and sledge)

Heat gun

Helmet (welding)

Jumper cables

Magnetic pick-up tools

Mallets (brass, leather, plastic, and rubber)

Masking machine

Measuring tape

Oiler

Picks (assorted)

Plastic spreaders

Pliers (assorted, drip molding, hog ring, and vise grip)

Pop-rivet tool

Pull clamps

Pull straps (fender)

Punches (assorted)

Putty knife

Reamers (adjustable, special, and tapered)

Respirator

Safety goggles

Sanding blocks

Scratch awl (scribe)

Screwdrivers (clutch, phillips, and standard)

Screw extractor set (easy out)

Slide hammer (snatch bar)

Socket adapters

Socket sets (1/4 in., 3/8 inc., 1/2 in.)

Solder paddles (curved or flat)

Spoons (assorted)

Staple gun

Tap and die set (standard and metric)

Test light (circuit)

Tools--door handle pin removing

Tools--door handle clip removing

Tubing flaring set

Vise grips clamps (assorted)

Wheel covers

Wrenches (box set, combination set, and open-end set)

 

Posted: 08/18/09