Auto Body Repair (Certificate)
Program Code: CTAUBR
Credential: Certificate
High Demand Occupation, High Wage Occupation
This certificate will appeal to a wide array of automobile enthusiasts. Only aspiring body technicians and painters, individuals with an interest in custom cars, hobbyists, and those wishing to start a career in the collision repair industry, need apply. Through the use of NATEF approved curriculum, students will develop core skills such as dent removal, panel replacement, welding, and automobile refinishing techniques and collision-related mechanical repair. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for employment in an everchanging workplace that adheres to A.S.E. and I-Car standards associated with the collision repair industry. This certificate also provides a stepping-stone to WCC's Advanced Auto Body certificates.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 28
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major/Area Requirements | ||
| ABR 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ABR 112 | Introduction to Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| ABR 121 | Automotive Estimating | 2 |
| ABR 123 | Technical Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ABR 124 | Technical Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| Select 10 additional credits from the following electives: | 10 | |
| Applied Auto Body Welding | ||
| The Evolution of the Automobile | ||
| The Art of Metal Shaping | ||
| Custom Painting | ||
| ABR Co-op Education I | ||
| Project Management and Implementation in Auto Body | ||
| ABR Co-op Education II | ||
| Total Credits | 28 | |