CYPRESS COLLEGE 2015–2016
Automotive Collision Repair / 93
INSURANCE CO/AUTO COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C12982
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 numeric sequence: Course # Title ACR 007 C Refinishing Technician I ACR 060 C Collision Repair Management AT 101 C Survey of the Automobile MGT 151 C Business Mathematics MGT 055 C Business English or MGT 111 C Business Communications Total Units Required
Units 6 3 3 3 3 (3) 18
COLLISION REPAIR AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31348
This program is designed to prepare students for customer service and sales positions in the automotive industry. It provides students with a basic knowledge of automobile operations, general maintenance requirements, damage appraisal procedures along with marketing and management principles. The certificate will enable students to work in a variety of non-technical areas in an automobile dealership, repair shop, or insurance company as a service representative, salesperson, or estimator. 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: Units ACR 012 C Collision Damage Appraisal 3 AT 110 C Automotive Fundamentals 4 MKT 094 C Buyer Behavior .5 MKT 097 C Customer Relations .5 MKT 208 C Principles of Selling 3 MKT 222 C Principles of Marketing 3 MGT 266 C Human Relations in Business 3 Total Units Required 17
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. 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 Required
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 Required
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 Required
Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 18
Courses
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as insurance company appraisers and managers of automotive collision repair facilities. It is also designed to give the student’s knowledge in the auto collision repair process and to develop management skills necessary for success in their chosen profession.
COLLISION REPAIR BODY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31491