Area 31 Career Center
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair
Year 1-Collision Repair Technology I
Course Title: Collision Repair Technology I
Course Instructor: Jose Martinez
Number of Credits: 3 per semester
Semesters Offered: 2 semesters
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and English 10
Eligible Grade Levels: 11th & 12th
Dual Credits: Vincennes University – 9 Credits
Year 2-Collision Repair Technology II
Course Title: Collision Repair Technology II
Course Instructor: Jose Martinez
Number of Credits: 3 per semester
Semesters Offered: 2 semesters
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Collision Repair Technology I
Eligible Grade Levels: 12th
Dual Credits: Vincennes University – 7 Credits
Course Competencies and Requirements
- Transform body damage, dents and dings back to pre-accident condition
- Learn the design and structure of bodies of cars and move into a wide variety of job possibilities
- Learn computerized frame measuring; computerized estimate writing; shrinking and stretching methods; body alignment work; use of spray painting equipment, computerized mixing and matching of paints (solvent and water based)
- Skills learned include MIG welding, plastic welding and plasma cutting
- Work clothing and shoes required
- Basic hand tools required for employment
- Earn two ASE certifications
- Earn Sp 2 Safety certification
- All tools and safety equipment supplied by class and class fee
- Work-based experience possible for second year seniors with recommendation and transportation required to worksite
Dual Credit Information
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Amount | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 105 | Transportation Fundamentals | 2 Credits | Vincennes University | Year 1 |
| BODY 100 | Non-Structure Analysis & Damage Repair | 3 Credits | Vincennes University | Year 1 |
| BODY 100L | Non-Structure Analysis & Damage Repair Laboratory | 4 Credits | Vincennes University | Year 1 |
| BODY 150 | Painting and Refinishing | 3 Credits | Vincennes University | Year 2 |
| BODY 150L | Painting and Refinishing Laboratory | 4 Credits | Vincennes University | Year 2 |
Academic Standards for Success
- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
- Determining the Meaning of Words Use vocabulary skills, context, roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words.
- Problem Solving Solve abstract and practical problems by applying and adapting a variety of strategies. Monitor progress and evaluate answers in terms of questions asked.
- Connections Connect ideas from different areas of mathematics (particularly geometry and algebra) to state or solve abstract or applied problems.
Area 31 Eligibility Statement
Read the Eligibility statement here.
NOTE: Required prerequisites include the successful completion of Algebra I and English 10 for academic credit.