Prerequisite: ABR 104

This course is an introduction to the welding of high strength steels used in modern unibody vehicles.

Prerequisite: ABR 106

This course is an introduction to metal repair procedures and panel replacements on modern automotive vehicles

This course is a basic study of fundamental issues important for an entry-level auto body technician. Topics include an introduction to safety, tools and equipment, as well as career exploration opportunities.

Prerequisite: ABR 104

This course is an introduction to modern vehicle designs and their engineered safety features. Emphasis is placed on vehicle damage analysis and three-dimensional measuring.

Prerequisite: ABR 104

This course is an exploration of plastic repair procedures and metal straightening techniques.

Prerequisite: ABR 104

This course is an exploration of refinishing preparation techniques in the automotive industry. Emphasis is placed on the application of undercoats and detailing processes.

Prerequisite: ABR 107

This course is an introduction to automotive refinishing with emphasis placed on spot repair on panel painting.

This course is an introduction to automotive air conditioning, power windows, power seats and other accessories in late model vehicles.

This course is a study of basic estimating principles to include vehicle identification, electronic estimating systems, damage analysis and processing of information relating to insurance claims.

Prerequisite: ABR 105

This course is the study of repair planning and methods for making corrective structural pulls to late-model, collision-damaged vehicles. Emphasis is placed on the straightening of unibody, space-frame and full-frame vehicles.

Prerequisite: ABR 106

This course is a study of the assembly and disassembly of automotive replacement panels to include welded, bonded and bolted panels.

Prerequisite: ABR 107

This course is a study of mixing and applying automotive topcoats, including spray gun set-up, mixing equipment and spraying equipment for solvent and waterborne refinishes.

This course covers writing estimates on damaged vehicles using collision repair guides.

Prerequisites: ABR 114

This course is an in-depth review of computerized estimating systems, digital photography and vehicle scheduling processes as they relate to automotive estimating.

Prerequisites: ABR 114

This course covers a basic overview of computer hardware and software. Topics include computerized frame measuring, collision estimating, paint mixing, and service information programs.

Prerequisites: ABR 102, ABR 116

This course is an exploration of non-traditional vehicle materials and the repair processes that accompany them.

Prerequisite: ABR 117

This course is a study of finish matching techniques to include color theory, tinting and blending as they apply to today’s automotive finishes.

This course is a study of symbols and technology used in collision industry estimating. Emphasis will be placed on component groupings and included versus non-included operations.

Co-requisite: ABR 124

This course covers basic leadership skills and automotive shop management procedures.

Prerequisites: ABR 102, ABR 115

This course covers the various sectioning procedures used in the repair of today’s vehicles as they relate to structural components of the vehicle.

Prerequisite: ABR 126

This course covers metal shaping and fabrication of vehicle parts using metal forming equipment.

Prerequisite: ABR 127

This course covers the use of specialty finishes and custom paint applications.

Prerequisite: ABR 115

This course is a study of braking, steering and suspension systems as they relate to returning a vehicle to pre-accident condition.

Prerequisite: ABR 104

This course is an exploration of basic circuitry and electrical problems associated with collision-damaged vehicles.

Prerequisite: ABR 104

This course is an introduction to engine heating and cooling systems used in modern vehicles. Other topics include the automotive air conditioning system.