
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPIAR
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Automotive Collision Repair I Pathway provides a comprehensive introduction to automotive collision repair, covering vehicle operating systems, electrical components, and basic maintenance. Students will learn industry safety standards, tool operation, and repair techniques for steel, aluminum, and plastic components. Key skills include dent repair, welding methods, panel installation, and sheet metal analysis. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience in painting fundamentals, including surface preparation, priming, and spray techniques. Successful completion prepares students for careers in collision repair and refinishing.
The Automotive Collision Repair II Pathway builds on skills from the Automotive Body Technology Pathway, focusing on automotive painting, collision damage appraisal, and fiberglass and plastic repair. Students will also have opportunities for Co-Op and internships to gain real-world industry experience.
Pathway Courses (NLPS)
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Principles of Collision Repair — 7215
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Automotive Body Repair — 7204
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Plastic Body Repair and Painting Fundamentals — 7206
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Collision Repair Capstone — 7380
Certifications
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ICAR Collision Repair Fundamentals [Year 1]

Dual Credits
Ivy Tech (1st year, up to 12 credits)
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AUBR 100 — Introduction to Collision Service (3)
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AUBR 101 — Body Repair I (3)
Ivy Tech (2nd year, up to 6 credits)
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AUBR 103 — Automotive Paint Fundamentals (3)
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AUTI 111 — Electrical Systems I (3)
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*Courses are subject to change.
