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Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This certificate prepares students to perform non-structural repairs. This includes panel repairs of four hours or less, bolt-on panel replacements and weld-on panel replacements.

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate electrical circuit repairs

Perform repairs on plastics

Create damage report utilizing the procedure pages

Perform proper replacement techniques on structural parts

Apply straightening techniques on structural parts

Demonstrate stationary glass replacement

Solve paint application problems

Apply primer surfacer to paint company and industry standards

Perform techniques for removing and replacing bolt-on parts

Body fill a one hour dent to industry standards

Execute MIG welding metal procedures according to I-CAR standards

Demonstrate metal cutting using an oxy/act torch

Career Opportunities

Auto Body Technician Assistants work for automotive dealerships, independent auto shops, government agencies and other organizations that maintain their own fleets of trucks and cars. As a Non-structural Repair Technician Assistant the student will assist the Journeyman in repairing and replacing components in the day-to-day operations of vehicle repair.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 13 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT1145Cutting, Heating and MIG Welding

3

ABCT1150Trim, Moveable Glass and Hardware

2

ABCT1155Metal Straightening and Body Filler I

4

ABCT1160Bolt-on, Weld-on Panel Replacement and Alignment

4

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT1165Using Body Filler II

2

ABCT2495Auto Body Internship I

4

ABCT2600Collision Lab

1 - 8

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 16

Semester Sequence

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