2012 - 2013 Catalog
Program: Auto Body Technology
Degree Plan: Auto Body Painter Certificate
AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY -- AUTO BODY PAINTER
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
Eastfield only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: CERT.AUTO.BODY.PAINT
Instruction leading to positions in the auto collision industry in the area of paint refinishing. Courses include surface preparation, overall refinishing, and paint mixing and tinting. Students receive training using lab modules, live projects, and cooperative work experience.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ABDR 1519 | Basic Metal Repair | 5 |
| ABDR 1431 | Basic Refinishing | 4 |
| ABDR 1307 | Collision Repair Welding | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| ABDR 1391 | Special Topics in Auto/Automotive Body Repairer | (3) |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| ABDR 1558 | Intermediate Refinishing | 5 |
| ABDR 2353 | Color Analysis and Paint Matching | 3 |
| ABDR 2380 | Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician OR | 3 |
| ABDR 2388 | Internship - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | (3) |
| 11 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 26 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.