Courses
96 / Automotive Collision Repair
ACR 004 C Auto Collision Repair Tech IV
6 Units
ACR 007 C Refinishing Technician I
6 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. Formerly ACR 011 C 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. $20.00 Material Fee - Payable at Registration.
ACR 008 C Refinishing Technician II
6 Units
Prerequisite: ACR 007 C with a minimum grade of “C”. Term hours: 90 lecture and 54 laboratory. Students will learn the use of basic auto refinishing water base materials, equipment, procedures and techniques necessary to properly prepare and refinish the modern automobile and related body parts. $20.00 Material Fee - Payable at Registration.
ACR 009 C Refinishing Technician III
6 Units
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.
ACR 012 C Collision Damage Appraisal
3 Units
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.
ACR 013 C Computerized Automotive Damage Appraisal
3 Units
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.
ACR 020 C Auto Detail/Car Care - Beginning
3 Units
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.
ACR 021 C Advanced Auto Detailing
3 Units
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.
CYPRESS COLLEGE 2016–2017
ACR 030 C Electrical Systems and Component Repair 4 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ACR 002 C, ACR 003 C, or ACR 004 C; or employment in the industry. Term hours: 72 lecture and 36 laboratory. This course will include advanced techniques in Auto Collision Repair. Topics included are: collision related electrical repairs, supplemental restraint systems (SRS), sheet mold compound (SMC), interior and exterior plastic repairs, plastic welding, bumper energy absorbing systems, air conditioning, sun roofs, aluminum repair and welding. Students are given practical applications for diagnosis, repair and servicing on both laboratory and live projects. $20.00 Material Fee - Payable at Registration.
ACR 040 C Structural Alignment Repair
4 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ACR 002 C, ACR 003 C, or ACR 004 C; or employment in the industry. Term hours: 54 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course will emphasize the diagnosis and restructuring of the unitized automobile, light ruck frame and body, use of manuals, structural restoration, centerline gauge use, dedicated measurement systems, sectioning techniques, corrosion protection, relationship of suspension and structural components.
ACR 050 C ACR/Special Projects
2 to 3 Units
ACR 055 C Automotive Collision Work Experience - Vocational
1 to 4 Units
Term hours: 18 lecture and 48-108 laboratory depending on units attempted. This course is designed to offer students a supervised independent program to continue and broaden their studies in automotive collision repairs. May be taken for credit 4 times.
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in seven units, including work experience. Concurrent enrollment in Automotive Collision Program. Term hours: 18 lecture and additional requirements depending on units attempted. The course requires a minimum of five hours employment in an automotive collision related occupation per week. Refer to class schedule for an explanation of unit credit. May be taken for credit 4 times.
ACR 060 C Collision Repair Management
3 Units
ACR 070 C Automotive Color Matching
3 Units
ACR 298 C Automotive Collision Repair Seminar
.5 to 12 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is designed for those interested in pursuing a management track in the collision repair industry. Areas covered include: vehicle check in, vehicle movement/tracking, financial statement analysis, production management, insurance practices with collision repair facilities, Bureau of Automotive Repair rules, quality control methods, equipment purchase/lease decisions, shop layout and design, managing multiple stores, and new car dealership collision repair centers. Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of matching color applied to automobiles. The course covers color, light, and vision theory, spraygun application techniques and extensive use of solid, metallic, and pearl color match exercises. The class will be using automotive paint mixing systems. The student will be required to provide certain safety and respiratory protection equipment.
Prerequisite: May be required. Corequisite: May be required. Advisory: May be required. Term hours: 0-216 lecture and/or 0-1080 laboratory depending on units attempted. This is a course for students who wish to increase their knowledge of automotive collision repair. Various topics will be offered. Unit credit may range from 1/2 to 12 units in any given semester. Consult the class schedule to verify credit for a particular semester. May be taken for credit 1-4 times. Pass/No Pass or Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option or Standard Letter Grade. Fees may be required-Payable at Registration. (CSU)