94 / Automotive Collision Repair
Courses
COLLISION REPAIR CENTER PARTS MANAGER CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31347
This curriculum is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of collision center parts management. The program incorporates managing skills and techniques with basic collision center functions and operations with an emphasis on human relations in business. 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: ACR 012 C Collision Damage Appraisal ACR 013 C Computerized Automotive Damage Appraisal AT 110 C Automotive Fundamentals MGT 266 C Human Relations in Business ACR 060 C Collision Repair Management CIS 125 C Personal Typing/Keyboarding Total Units
DETAIL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Units 3 3 4 3 3 2 16
Program Code: 1C31343
This certificate will provide students with the knowledge necessary to enter the automotive detail trade with an emphasis on existing surface conditions, paint problems and their remedies.
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: ACR 007 C Refinishing Technician I ACR 008 C Refinishing Technician II AT 101 C Survey of the Automobile ACR 020 C Auto Detail/Car Care — Beg ACR 021 C Advanced Auto Detailing Total Units
Units 6 6 3 3 3 21
AUTO COLLISION FACILITY PRODUCTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31352
The Collision Facility Production Manager Program provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge and managerial insight necessary for pursuing a career as a collision facility production manager. Students completing this certificate will develop an understanding of the daily operations of a collision center and the management skills necessary to enhance operational work flow. 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 ACR 020 C Auto Detail/Car Care — Beginning ACR 060 C Collision Repair Management MGT 262 C Principles of Management Total Units
Units 6 6 3 3 3 21
CYPRESS COLLEGE 2014–2015
COLLISION REPAIR I-CAR GOLD CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31346 The following program is designed to facilitate the student in acquiring the necessary knowledge and documentation to gain ICAR training points when entering the automotive collision repair industry.
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: ACR 001 C Auto Collision Repair Tech I ACR 020 C Auto Detail/Car Care — Beg ACR 021 C Advanced Auto Detailing ACR 070 C Automotive Color Matching ACR 030 C Electrical Systems and Component Repair ACR 040 C Structural Alignment Repair Total Units
Units 6 3 3 3 4 4 23
COLLISION REPAIR MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31345
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of collision repair with an emphasis on mechanical systems, electrical subsystems and supplemental restraint systems (SRS). Topics include bumper energy absorbing systems, automotive air conditioning, electrical test equipment, diagrams and schematics. 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: ACR 001 C Auto Collision Repair Tech I ACR 030 C Electrical Systems and Component Repair AT 105 C Automotive Electrical I AT 115 C Automotive Air Conditioning ACR 050 C ACR/Special Projects Total Units
Units 6 4 4 4 2–3 20–21
COLLISION REPAIR PAINT APPLICATION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31344
This program is designed to prepare students for occupational competency in the automotive refinishing trade with an emphasis on color and application theory, matching solid, metallic and pearlescent colors. Topics include procedures, mixing equipment, surface preparation and topcoat application as well as general knowledge of the inner workings of the modern automobile. 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: ACR 007 C Refinishing Technician I ACR 020 C Auto Detail/Car Care — Beg ACR 021 C Advanced Auto Detailing ACR 050 C ACR/Special Projects Total Units
Units 6 3 3 2–3 14–15