May 01, 2024

2023-2024 WNCC College Catalog

2023-2024 WNCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Collision Repair and Refinish Technology, AAS

Location(s): Scottsbluff

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The Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program is designed to offer the necessary laboratory and technical information to train students in all areas of the auto body field.

Program Outcomes

At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:

Develop safe, clean work habits, attitudes, and skills.
Perform repairs and other auto body functions under conditions similar to those in an auto body shop.
Instill the importance of work ethic and meeting goals and deadlines.
Demonstrate skills and abilities related to metalwork, painting, front-end alignment, framework, and other related activities.
Develop and apply knowledge of proper shop techniques and equipment usage.

Associate of Applied Science

AAS.4706A (64-66 credits)

For the Associate of Applied Science in collision repair and refinish technology, students will complete 64-66 credits, which includes a minimum of 15 general education requirements.

Notes

Students may enroll in an internship after maintaining a 2.5 GPA in 12 or more credits of coursework in collision repair and refinish technology.

Program Requirements

AAS General Education Core: 15-17 Credits

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Written Communication Credits: 3 *

BSAD - 1210 Business Communications or ENGL - 1010 English Composition I recommended

Oral Communication Credits: 3

SPCH - 1110 Public Speaking or SPCH - 1200 Human Communications recommended

Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3-4 *

BSAD - 1500 Business Mathematics or MATH - 1020 Technical Mathematics recommended

Social or Lab Science Credits: 3-4
Personal Development Credits: 3

PRDV - 1010 Achieving College Success or BSAD - 2420 Career Development Capstone recommended

*Written Communication and Quantitative Reasoning course selections are dependent on writing and math proficiency based on assessment. Students should consult with their academic advisor about specific general education courses required.

Collision Repair & Refinish Technology Courses: 50 Credits

(see below)

Total AAS Requirements: 64-66 Credits

Recommended Plan of Study

1st Semester

AUTB - 1000 Collision Repair Tools & Safety Credits: 1
AUTB - 1015 Basic Metal Repair Credits: 3
AUTB - 1100 Non-Structural Panel Alignment Credits: 3
AUTB - 2010 Advanced Metal Repair Credits: 3
AUTB - 2300 Welded Panel Replacement & Corrosion Protection Credits: 3
WELD - 1015 Introduction to Welding Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 16

2nd Semester

AUTB - 1005 Refinish Equipment & Environmental Practices Credits: 1
AUTB - 1200 Plastics & Adhesives Credits: 3
AUTB - 1320 Refinish Preparation Credits: 3
AUTB - 1330 Refinish Materials & Application Credits: 3
AUTB - 2330 Color Theory & Finish Matching Credits: 3
AUTB - 2340 Advanced Paint Application Credits: 3
Quantitative Reasoning GE elective Credits: 3-4

Total Semester Credits: 19-20

3rd Semester

AUTB - 1220 Electrical & Mechanical Components Credits: 3
AUTB - 2050 Collision Forces Theory & Damage Identification Credits: 3
AUTB - 2350 Structural Analysis & Straightening Equipment Credits: 3
Social/Lab Science GE electives Credits: 3-4
Written Communication GE elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 15-16

4th Semester

AUTB - 2360 Special Finishes Credits: 3
AUTB - 2420 Structural Repair Processes Credits: 3
AUTB - 2450 Structural Component Replacement Credits: 3
Oral Communication GE electives Credits: 3
Personal Development GE elective Credits: 3