CYPRESS COLLEGE 2014–2015
Automotive Collision Repair / 93
COLLISION REPAIR BODY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31491
To earn this certificate students must complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C,” or higher. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: AT 101 C Survey of the Automobile ACR 001 C Auto Collision Repair Tech I ACR 002 C Auto Collision Repair Tech II ACR 003 C Auto Collision Repair Tech III ACR 050 C ACR/Special Projects Total Units
Units 3 6 6 6 2–3 23–24
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31492
The following certificate will prepare students for employment as an entry level collision body repair assistant. The courses provided will give students a fundamental understanding of engines, power trains, brakes and suspension. Topics include tools of the trade and their proper usage, sheet metal welding, door and panel replacement and alignment. Front sheet metal repairs and alignment. To earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C” or higher. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: AT 101 C Survey of the Automobile ACR 001 C Auto Collision Repair Tech I ACR 050 C ACR/Special Projects ACR 002 C Auto Collision Repair Tech II Total Units
Units 3 6 2–3 6 17–18
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION CENTER DAMAGE APPRAISER CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31350
The following program is designed to prepare students for employment as collision center damage appraisers. Training is given in both theory and practical application. Directed practical work is given in all areas of automotive damage appraisal. Additional training is incorporated to teach the basic selling skills needed to obtain employment in a modern collision facility. To earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: AT 101 C Survey of the Automobile ACR 012 C Collision Damage Appraisal ACR 013 C Computerized Automotive Damage Appraisal MKT 208 C Principles of Selling MGT 266 C Human Relations in Business MGT 151 C Business Mathematics Total Units
Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 18
Combining Collision repair principles, managerial skills with business practices, this certificate program provides students with the necessary knowledge to effectively manage a modern collision repair facility. Students will gain a superior understanding of all collision repair facility functions. An emphasis is placed on developing the skill set to manage employees and a base knowledge of small business management. To earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: ACR 007 C Refinishing Technician I ACR 001 C Auto Collision Repair Tech I AT 101 C Survey of the Automobile MGT 261 C Small Business Management MGT 262 C Principles of Management MGT 266 C Human Relations in Business ACR 060 C Collision Repair Management ACR 012 C Collision Damage Appraisal ACR 013 C Computerized Automotive Damage Appraisal Total Units
Units 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 33
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION CENTER OFFICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31349
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as office managers in a modern collision repair facility. Instruction is designed to give the students a general knowledge of the auto collision repair process. An emphasis is placed on developing the skill set to manage office employees and handle small business administration including human resource management. To earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C” or higher. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: AT 101 C Survey of the Automobile ACR 013 C Computerized Automotive Damage Appraisal ACR 060 C Collision Repair Management CIS 075 C Business Skills Development MGT 266 C Human Relations in Business MGT 268 C Human Resources Management Total Units
Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 18
Courses
This course covers principles of auto construction, nomenclature, removal of panels and basic body repair. Automotive fundamentals including powertrains, suspension and brakes will provide a basic understanding of the automobile repair process.
AUTO COLLISION REPAIR CENTER MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31351