Auto Collision Technology

Basic Certificate of Achievement

Students enrolled for the Auto Collision Certificate will get an introduction to collision repair as well as structural damage. Along with detailing, students will engage with welding principles to work as a collision technician or an entry-level auto body metal fabricator.

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What You Can Do

Description of what you can do with this program.

Jobs

Service Writer
Body Shop Estimator
Insurance Estimator
Auto Body Painter
Body Shop Manager
Collision Technician
Painters Helper
Detailer
Body Shop Receptionist
Entry-Level Auto Body Metal Fabricator
Auto Body Shop Owner

Earning Potential

Example: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Automotive Body and Glass Repairers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-body-and-glass-repairers.htm (visited July 23, 2023)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

ACT 2022

FALL SEMESTER

ACT 101	Introduction to Collision Repair	7
ACT 111	Welding for Collision Repair	2
ACT 121	Plastic and Composite Repair	2
		11

SPRING SEMESTER

ACT 151	Structural Damage Repair	9
ACT 161	Damage Analysis	1
ACT 180	Detailing	2
ACT 181	Paint Protective Film	2
		14

Total Hours for Degree

The Auto Collision Basic Certificate is a minimum of 25 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

Vehicle Structure and Materials: Students will understand the construction and materials used in modern vehicles, including different types of metals, plastics, composites, and their repair techniques.
Collision Repair Techniques: Students will be proficient in a range of collision repair techniques, such as dent removal, panel replacement, welding, and refinishing.
Safety Practices: Students will follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in a collision repair environment.
Environmental Regulations: Students will be aware of environmental regulations related to auto collision repair, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Students will recognize the evolving nature of automotive technology and collision repair methods, and be willing to engage in ongoing learning to stay up-to-date.

Automotive Faculty Contact

Jason McFarland

Associate Professor – Auto Collision Technology
Associate Professor – Automotive Service Technology

Email: jason.mcfarland@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8375
Office: V30A

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Auto Collision Technology – Basic Certificate

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