2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Autobody/Collision Repair Technician, C1

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The Autobody/Collision Repair Technician certificate program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. The program includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.

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Program CIP Code: 47.0604

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

ABDR 2441 - Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement Credits: 4
ABDR 1431 - Basic Refinishing Credits: 4
ABDR 1307 - Collision Repair Welding Credits: 3
ABDR 1215 - Vehicle Trim and Hardware Credits: 2

Semester Total: 13

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ABDR 1458 - Intermediate Refinishing Credits: 4
ABDR 1441 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I Credits: 4
ABDR 1442 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II Credits: 4

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

ABDR 2449 - Advanced Refinishing Credits: 4
ABDR 2431 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III Credits: 4
ABDR 1291 - Special Topics in Auto/Automotive Body Repairer Credits: 2
ABDR 1280 - Cooperative Education-Autobody / Collision and Repair Technology / Technician Credits: 2 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 37

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