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Automotive Collision Technology
(In cooperation with and taught at Warren Tech)
The two-year Automotive Collision Technology program is offered at WarrenTech. Students attend this program either in the morning (7:30-10:30 M-F) or the afternoon (12:00-5:00 M-W) for four semesters. Students enroll in specified blocks of classes each semester with instructor approval. In order to begin the enrollment process, students must first be accepted by WarrenTech. A WarrenTech application and Accuplacer test results must be submitted to the WarrenTech counseling office. Contact the RRCC-WarrenTech liaison at 303-982-8603 for application deadlines and other procedural questions.
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Auto Collision Technology
Certificates:
Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
Painting and Refinishing
Plastic Repair
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
Mechanical and Electrical Components
Management
AAS Degree:
Auto Collision Technology
This is a National Certified Auto Collision Repair program with the primary purpose of preparing you for careers in the Auto Collision Industry. You can also achieve the necessary credits to obtain an associate degree. A minimum of 46 ACT credits and 15 general education credits are required for the AAS degree. Some courses may transfer to a bachelor's degree in Automotive Management. It is imperative that all students comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory protection, eye protection, hand tools, power tools, power equipment proper ventilation and the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
| Required Courses | Credits |
| A minimum of 46 credits from the following courses: | |
| ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive Collision Tech | 4 |
| ACT 110 Safety in Collision Repair | 2 |
| ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I | 3 |
| ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation | 3 |
| ACT 122 Panel Replacement and Alignment | 3 |
| ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling | 3 |
| ACT 124 Exterior Panel Replacement (Weld-on) | 3 |
| ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis | 3 |
| ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair | 3 |
| ACT 141 Refinishing Safety | 1 |
| ACT 142 Surface Preparation I | 2 |
| ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation | 2 |
| ACT 144 Refinishing I | 2 |
| ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I | 1 |
| ACT 160 Custom Painting | 3 |
| ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences I | 9 |
| ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences II | 9 |
| ACT 172 Auto Collision Technology Lab Experiences III | 9 |
| ACT 175 Special Topics | 1 |
| ACT 180 Auto Collision Repair Internship Level I | 9 |
| ACT 181 Automotive Collision Repair Level II Internship | 9 |
| ACT 205 Estimating and Shop Management | 3 |
| ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II | 2 |
| ACT 220 Structural Repair II | 2 |
| ACT 226 Production | 4 |
| ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| ACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair | 2 |
| ACT 241 Paint Defects | 3 |
| ACT 242 Surface Preparation II | 2 |
| ACT 243 Refinishing II | 2 |
ACT 244 Final Detail |
2 |
| ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II | 1 |
| General Education Requirements | 15 |
| Total Required Credits | 61 |
Certificates
The following certificates follow competencies as mandated by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). For these certificates the student must successfully complete the following CORE courses (prerequisites):
| Required Courses | Credits |
| ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive Collision Tech | 4 |
| ACT 110 Safety in Collision Repair | 2 |
Certificate:
Non-Structural Analysis/Damage Repair
| Required Courses | Credits |
| ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I | 3 |
| ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation | 3 |
| ACT 122 Panel Replacement and Alignment | 3 |
| ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling | 3 |
| ACT 124 Exterior Panel Replacement (Weld-on) | 3 |
| ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences I | 9 |
| ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences II | 9 |
| ACT 175 Special Topics | 1 |
| ACT 180 Auto Collision Repair Internship Level I | 9 |
| ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II | 2 |
| Total Required Credits | 45 |
Certificate:
Painting and Refinishing
| Required Courses | Credits |
| ACT 141 Refinishing Safety | 1 |
| ACT 142 Surface Preparation I | 2 |
| ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation | 2 |
| ACT 144 Refinishing I | 2 |
| ACT 160 Custom Painting | 3 |
| ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences I | 9 |
| ACT 175 Special Topics | 1 |
| ACT 180 Auto Collision Repair Internship Level I | 9 |
| ACT 241 Paint Defects | 3 |
| ACT 242 Surface Preparation II | 2 |
| ACT 243 Refinishing II | 2 |
| ACT 244 Final Detail | 2 |
| Total Required Credits | 38 |
Certificate:
Plastic Repair
| Required Courses | Credits |
| ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I | 1 |
| ACT 170 Auto Collision Technology Lab Experiences I | 9 |
| ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II | 1 |
| Total Required Credits | 11 |
Certificate:
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
| Required Courses | Credits |
| ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I (co-requisite) | 3 |
| ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis | 3 |
| ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair | 3 |
| ACT 171 Auto Collision Tech Lab Experiences II | 9 |
| ACT 172 Auto Collision Tech Lab Experiences III | 9 |
| ACT 175 Special Topics | 1 |
| ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II (co-requisite) | 2 |
| ACT 220 Structural Repair II | 2 |
| ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| ACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair | 2 |
| Total Required Credits | 37 |
Certificate:
Mechanical and Electrical Components
| See Janis Eagan, 303.914.6543 for course listings and further information about this Red Rocks/Warren Tech program. |
Certificate:
Management
| Required Courses | Credits |
| ACT 172 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences III | 9 |
| ACT 181 Automotive Collision Repair Level II Internship | 9 |
| ACT 205 Estimating and Shop Management | 3 |
| ACT 226 Production | 4 |
| Total Required Credits | 25 |
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