ACRP 1000
INTRODUCTION TO AUTO COLLISION REPAIR (54-12-4)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
This course provides instruction in procedures and practices necessary
for safe and compliant operation of auto collision repair facilities.
It introduces the structural configuration and identification of the
structural members of various unibodies and frames used for automobiles
as well as equipment and hand tools used in collision repair tasks.
ACRP 1005
AUTOMOBILE COMPONENT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT (26-79-4)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Co-requisite: ACRP 1000
This course provides instruction in removal and replacement methods of
a variety of non-structural cosmetic and safety features of the
automobile as well as bolt-on body panels.
ACRP 1010
FOUNDATIONS OF COLLISION REPAIR (29-111-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Co-requisites: ACRP 1000,
ACRP 1005
This course introduces the materials, tools, and operations required to
repair minor collision damage and it provides instruction in non-metallic
auto body repair techniques.
ACRP 1015
FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE WELDING (34-56-4)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Co-requisite: ACRP 1000
This course introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto
collision repair. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques
through a variety of different procedures.
ACRP 1018
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (34-55-4)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Co-requisite: ACRP 1000
This course introduces the various mechanical and electrical systems
found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred
through automobile collisions.
ACRP 2000
INTRODUCTION TO REFINISHING (20-130-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Co-requisites: ACRP 1000,
ACRP 1010
This course introduces the hand and pneumatic tools, spray guns,
materials and procedures involved in preparing automobile bodies
for refinishing. Typical methods and techniques used in detailing
a refinished automobile surface are also introduced in this course.
ACRP 2005
FUNDAMENTALS OF REFINISHING I (35-90-5)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Co-requisites: ACRP 1000,
ACRP 2000
The course introduces the spray gun equipment, materials, and
techniques used in the application of special paints. Emphasis
will be placed on automotive refinishing theories and procedures.
ACRP 2008
FUNDAMENTALS OF REFINISHING II (12-80-3)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Co-requisite: ACRP 2005
This course further expands on the spray gun equipment, materials,
and techniques used in the application of special paints to automobile
finishes introduced in Fundamentals of Refinishing I. Emphasis will be
placed on blending, tinting, and matching colors.
ACRP 2009
REFINISHING INTERNSHIP (0-135-3)
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Co-requisites: ACRP 2005,
ACRP 2008
Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing
the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by
qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the
Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard
commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus
facility. Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation;
special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match
colors; and detailing.
ACRP 2010
MAJOR COLLISION REPAIR (43-66-5)
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Co-requisite: ACRP 1005
This course introduces procedures and resources used in the
identification and assessment of automotive collision damages.
This course provides instruction on the hydraulic systems and
for the diagnosis, straightening, measuring and alignment of
automobile frames and bodies.
ACRP 2015
MAJOR COLLISION REPLACEMENTS (47-56-5)
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Co-requisite: ACRP 2010
This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile
body structural panel repairs emphasizing a variety of removal and
replacement techniques.
ACRP 2019
MAJOR COLLISION REPAIR INTERNSHIP (0-135-3)
Prerequisite: ACRP 1000
Co-requisites: ACRP 2010,
ACRP 2015
Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students
pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Qualified
professional technicians will mentor students as they experience
working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an
industry standard commercial repair facility or industry
standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include:
conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and
analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody
straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding
techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement,
conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension
and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and
replacement.