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Refinishing Technician Assistant Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Refinishing Assistants buff cars and trucks, install detail, sand, tape, mix paint and paint small jobs and used cars.

Award Outcomes

Solve paint application problems

Apply primer surfacer to paint company and industry standards

Career Opportunities

Auto Body Technicians work for automotive dealerships, independent auto shops, government agencies and other organizations that maintain their own fleets of trucks and cars. As a Refinishing Technician`s Assistant the student will work with a Journeyman Painter who will direct the student in the refinish environment. There are also opportunities to be employed as an insurance adjuster, manufacturer`s representative, auto service and sales person or wholesale parts and tool sales person.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 14 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT1240Detailing

2

ABCT1255Environmental Health, Safety and Equipment Preparation for Finishes

4

ABCT1260Surface Preparing and Finish Application

4

ABCT1265Tinting and Blending

4

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ABCT1235Finish Defects

2

ABCT1250Auto Body Painting Internship

1 - 4

ABCT2600Collision Lab

1 - 8

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 17

Semester Sequence

Prerequisite Semester

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First Semester

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