Automotive Collision and Refinishing Techchnology Certificates

Location(s): Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, Pioneer Career Center

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: AURT.CERTA/AURT.CERTB/AURT.CERTC / 47.0603
CREDITS REQUIRED: 19/38/47
DIVISION: Career and Technical Education
CONTACT: TEC@kckcc.edu

This program covers all five areas of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Automotive Collision repair. The latest equipment is used, including the Blackhawk multi-tower P3000 frame alignment system and a Chief E-Z-Liner Frame Machine with Shark Sonic Measuring system and Wheel Alignment system. The program also offers the latest in OEM recommended repair technology using the latest Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding. The program has two of the latest technology Global Paint booths with Axalta and PPG solvent and waterborne paint systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair) certificates in the two areas of Paint and Refinishing and Non-Structural Repair, along with the opportunity to earn welding certifications in collision repair steel and aluminum.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

No requirements for admission to the program.
Contact program coordinator for program-specific advising.

Certificate A Requirements

ACRT 0100 - Safety and Orientation 1 Credit Hours
ACRT 0101 - OSHA 10 1 Credit Hours
ACRT 0110 - Cosmetic Auto Body 2 Credit Hours
ACRT 0120 - Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair 1 4 Credit Hours
ACRT 0160 - Paint and Refinishing 1 3 Credit Hours
ACRT 0220 - Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair 2 4 Credit Hours
ACRT 0260 - Paint and Refinishing 2 3 Credit Hours
BUSN 0250 - Obtaining Employment 1 Credit Hours

Total Hours for an Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology Certificate A: 19

Certificate B Requirements

Completion of Certificate A Requirements 19 Credit Hours
ACRT 0210 - Intro to Estimating and Diagnostic Scanning 3 Credit Hours
ACRT 0221 - Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair 3 4 Credit Hours
ACRT 0222 - Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair 4 5 Credit Hours
ACRT 0261 - Paint and Refinishing 3 3 Credit Hours
ACRT 0262 - Paint and Refinishing 4 4 Credit Hours

Total Hours for an Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology Certificate B: 38

Certificate C Requirements

Completion of Certificate A and B Requirements 38 Credit Hours
ACRT 0140 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair 1 2 Credit Hours
ACRT 0180 - Mechanical and Electrical Component 3 Credit Hours
ACRT 0215 - Advanced Estimating and Blueprinting 2 Credit Hours
ACRT 0240 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair 2 2 Credit Hours

Total Hours for an Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology Certificate C: 47

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