Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I Technical Certificate of Credit
** NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS **
The Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I certificate program prepares students for employment as assistants to lead and master technicians in an automotive collision repair shop. Topics covered include work safety, hand and power tools, basic component replacement, automotive welding techniques, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Students are only admitted to this program at the Eastman Youth Development Center. Students may enter the Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 1 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 12 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to become employed as an entry-level automotive body assistant.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $1,531.00
Books & Supplies: See program advisor
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| ACRP 1000 | Introduction to Auto Collision Repair | 4 | 66 |
| ACRP 1005 | Automobile Component Repair and Replacement | 4 | 106 |
| ACRP 1015 | Fundamentals of Automotive Welding | 4 | 91 |
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
| ACRP 1000 | Introduction to Auto Collision Repair | 4 | 66 |
| ACRP 1005 | Automobile Component Repair and Replacement | 4 | 106 |
| ACRP 1015 | Fundamentals of Automotive Welding | 4 | 91 |