Auto Body Repair Certificate in Applied Science
Program Description
This program consists of courses that train students to meet the entry level requirements for vehicle cosmetic body panel repair, unibody/full-frame structural repair, welding, estimating, automotive electricity, air conditioning, vehicle safety restraints, and vehicle refinishing.
Mission Statement
The Auto Body Repair Program at Greenville Technical College is dedicated to the training of students to meet the entry level requirements of the ever-changing needs of the automotive collision repair industry. The program will be continually monitored and improved to meet employer needs through the feedback from the program advisory committee which is composed of representatives from insurance companies, automotive dealers, and independent collision repair shops.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Type of Program
Day only
Professional Credential
I-CAR Pro Level I certificate for Refinishing and Non-Structural (subject to passing exam). I-CAR Steel MIG Welding Certification.
Employment Opportunities
Entry level collision repair technician, estimator, refinish technician, aviation refinish technician, customer advisor, parts specialist
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/autobody/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ABR 104 | Auto Body Fundamentals | 3 |
| ABR 105 | Structural Measuring and Analysis | 3 |
| ABR 106 | Non-Structural Plastic and Metal Repairs | 3 |
| ABR 107 | Refinishing Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ABR 102 | Mig Welding | 3 |
| ABR 115 | Structural Repair Planning & Correction | 3 |
| ABR 116 | Non-Struct Panel Replacement & Trim | 3 |
| ABR 117 | Refinishing Application Processes | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ABR 114 | Estimating Fundamentals | 3 |
| ABR 127 | Refinishing Color Tinting and Blending | 3 |
| ABR 135 | Structural Sectioning & Frame Replacement | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 33 | |