CYPRESS COLLEGE 2014–2015
Automotive Collision Repair / 95
ADVANCED COLLISION REPAIR PAINT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31341
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 ACR 070 C Automotive Color Matching ACR 020 C Auto Detail/Car Care — Beg MGT 262 C Principles of Management Total Units
Units 6 6 3 3 3 21
ADVANCED COLLISION REPAIR — STRUCTURAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31332
Advanced Collision Repair — Structural Technician. This certificate will prepare the student for occupational competency in the field of structural alignment, with an emphasis on brakes and suspension. Training is given in both theory and practical application. Topics include structural restoration, gauge, universal and dedicated measuring systems. Wheel alignment, balance techniques, power steering, disc and drum brake systems are included. 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 040 C Structural Alignment Repair AT 130 C Auto Chassis and Brake Systems ACR 050 C ACR/Special Projects Total Units
Units 4 12 2–3 18–19
Automotive Collision Repair (ACR) ACR 001 C Auto Collision Repair Tech I
6 Units
ACR 002 C Auto Collision Repair Tech II
6 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture and 162 laboratory. This course covers principles and fundamentals of automotive collision repair with emphasis on tools of the trade and their proper use. Sheetmetal straightening and welding is covered in depth. $20.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration. Prerequisite: ACR 001 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 54 lecture and 162 laboratory. This course covers principles and fundamentals of automotive collision repair with emphasis on tools of the trade, their proper use, and metal working techniques, including auto body sheet metal welding. $20.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration.
ACR 003 C Auto Collision Repair Tech III
6 Units
Prerequisite: ACR 002 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 54 lecture and 162 laboratory. This course will cover major body repairs with welded panel replacement, panel alignment, upholstery removal and replacement. Glass removal and replacement, advanced metal work, including straightening of frames. $20.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration.
6 Units
ACR 007 C Refinishing Technician I
6 Units
ACR 008 C Refinishing Technician II
6 Units
ACR 009 C Refinishing Technician III
6 Units
ACR 012 C Collision Damage Appraisal
3 Units
ACR 013 C Computerized Automotive Damage Appraisal
3 Units
ACR 020 C Auto Detail/Car Care — Beginning
3 Units
ACR 021 C Advanced Auto Detailing
3 Units
Prerequisite: ACR 003 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 54 lecture and 162 laboratory. This course will cover major body repairs with welded panel replacement, panel alignment, upholstery removal and replacement. Glass removal and replacement, advanced metal work, including straightening of frames. $20.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration. Term hours: 90 lecture and 54 laboratory. This is the first introductory course to the automotive refinishing industry. Refinishing techniques with water base materials and urethane topcoat, equipment, procedures and techniques necessary to properly prepare and refinish the modern auto mobile. $20 Material Fee — Payable at Registration. Prerequisite: ACR 007 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 90 lecture and 54 laboratory. This is the second course in the series to the automotive refinishing industry. Refinishing technic with water base materials and urethane topcoat, equipment, procedures and techniques necessary to properly prepare and refinish the modern automobile. $20.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration. Prerequisite: ACR 008 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 90 lecture and 54 laboratory. Students will learn the use of advanced custom painting materials and techniques. Bumper Plastic Identification, plastic bumper paint repair preparation. Advanced painting techniques include tri stage repair procedures and proper color matching of base coat and mid coat. $20.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration. Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is designed to prepare students to enter the field of collision damage appraisal. Students will learn how to write repair estimates on damaged vehicles. The class will cover frame straightening, glass, paint and the use of various manuals.
Prerequisite: ACR 012 C or equivalent, or minimum of one year estimating experience. Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is designed for students who have had previous estimating training or some experience in automotive damage appraisal. Students will learn computer-based estimating software used in the collision repair industry. The course will give the student an opportunity to develop skills in computer-assisted estimate writing. Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This is an introductory automotive detailing and car care course. Detailing chemicals, processes, tools and equipment are covered in the class. Topics include the theory, diagnosis of paint conditions, and communication with the customer. Laboratory activities will emphasize skill competency in paint condition identification, washing, waxing, polishing and interior care. Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This is an advanced course in automotive detailing and car care. Topics include: starting a detailing business, location determination, customer service, and advanced detailing techniques. Laboratory activities include receipt and delivery of customer vehicles, use of chemicals, and advanced detailing.
Courses
This certificate will provide students with the knowledge necessary to enter the automotive refinishing trade with an emphasis on management, staffing, organizing and controlling workflow. Topics include surface conditions and their remedies; substrate application and final topcoats; spot painting and blending techniques; clean up details; surface anomalies, their repairs; and car care.
ACR 004 C Auto Collision Repair Tech IV