Page 80 of Antelope Valley College 1998-1999 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

78 Auto Body Definition Auto Body is a vocational program designed to provide pre-employment instruction in the manipulative skills and technical knowledge of modern auto body shop procedures. Staff Program Advisement: Thomas Miller, Dean 722-6327 Administrative Secretary: Maureen Rethwisch 722-6327 Faculty: Joseph Kroeger 722-6506 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Gary Boyles 2055 Dave Neis 2048 Program Description The program has three main components: 1) auto collision repair; 2) automotive refinishing; and 3) a combination of both, which is highly recommended. Distinctive Features In a facility and with equipment closely resembling todays modern auto body repair shop, students are trained on actual collision-damaged vehicles and engage in industry-like procedures that range from estimating damage through collision repair, refinishing, and detail for delivery. Career Options Auto body assistant Auto paint assistant Estimator Shop management Small auto body repair shop owner Certificate Programs Automotive Collision Repair Specialist The following courses (31 units) are required for the certificate: Required Courses (28 units) AUTO 72B, Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment (2) AUTO 84AB, Basic Auto Body Repair (10) AUTO 84CD, Advanced Collision Repair (10) ELECT 1, Survey of Electronics (4) or TECH 50, Fundamentals of Electricity (4) WELD 61, Welding Fundamentals (2) Elective Courses Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: BUS 50, Business Mathematics (3) BUS 52A, Business English and Communications (3) CA 30, Introduction to Microcomputers (3) Automotive Refinishing Specialist The following courses (31 units) are required for the certificate: Required Courses (28 units) AUTO 83AR2, Antique and Classical Auto Body Repair (5) or AUTO 84A, Basic Auto Body Repair (5) AUTO 85AB, Basic Automotive Refinishing (10) AUTO 85CD, Advanced Automotive Refinishing (10) CA 30, Introduction to Microcomputers (3) Elective Courses Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: ART 3ABR2, Drawing (3) BUS 50, Business Mathematics (3) BUS 52A, Business English and Communications (3) Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Specialist The following courses (56 units) are required for the certificate: Required Courses (51 units) AUTO 72B, Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment (2) AUTO 84AB, Basic Auto Body Repair (10) AUTO 84CD, Advanced Collision Repair (10) AUTO 85AB, Basic Automotive Refinishing (10) AUTO 85CD, Advanced Automotive Refinishing (10) CA 30, Introduction to Microcomputers (3) ELECT 1, Survey of Electronics (4) or TECH 50, Fundamentals of Electricity (4) WELD 6 1, Welding Fundamentals (2) Elective Courses Select a minimum of 5 units from the following: ART 3ABR2, Drawing (3) BUS 50, Business Mathematics (3) BUS 52A, Business English and Communications (3) AUTO BODY 99R4, Work Exper. (2-4) ASE Certification Two years of work experience as a technician in auto body repair or painting are required for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificate. Completion of the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Specialist certificate may be counted as one year of work experience. Associate Degree The requirements for an associate degree in Auto Body may be satisfied by completing any of the certificate programs in addition to the associate degree requirements. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Transfer Not a transfer major. AutoBody Courses AUTO 83AR2 *ANTIQUE AND CLASSICAL AUTO BODY REPAIR 5 units 10 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. A class designed for those desiring to develop skills and knowledge in auto body

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