Auto Collision Technology – Basic Certificate

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Auto Collision Technology Basic Certificate

Certificate

Principles of design and operation provide for an exact appreciation of the functions of automotive units.  Coordinated laboratory work develops the ability to execute diagnostic tests and complete the repairs that are indicated.  The curriculum prepares students for employment as an entry level auto body painter, collision technician, painter’s helper, detailer, body shop receptionist, and entry-level auto body metal fabricator.

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What You Can Do

The Automotive Collision Technology Basic Certificate program will provide you with fundamentals you will need to enter a career in the auto collision industry. Using ICAR curriculum, you will learn many of the latest procedures for repairing late-model vehicles, while also picking up many techniques for performing restoration and custom repairs in this hands-on program. Through classroom instruction and hands-on training, you will learn foundational knowledge in the collision repair industry; basic structural damage repair; analyze damage on vehicles post-accident and how to return vehicles to pre-accident condition.

Jobs

  • Body Technician Apprentice
  • Fram Technician Apprentice
  • Automotive Painter Apprentice
  • Detailer
  • Wrap/PPF/Tint Installer
  • Restoration Apprentice
  • Airplane Painter Apprentice
  • Product Representative
  • Industrial Painter
  • Boat Repairer/Painter Apprentice
  • Prepper
  • Disassembly/Assembly Technician
  • Insurance Adjuster

Earning Potential

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

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

Program Details

ACT 2022

View Program Guide for Automotive Collision Technology Basic Certificate

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ACT 101Introduction to Collision Repair7
ACT 111Welding for Collision Repair2
ACT 121Plastic and Composite Repair2
11

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ACT 151Structural Damage Repair9
ACT 161Damage Analysis1
ACT 180Detailing2
ACT 181Paint Protective Film2
14
Total Hours for Degree25

The Automotive Collision Technology Basic Certificate Program 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).

  1. Students will display safe working practices while working in the auto collision lab. This includes wearing proper PPE while using tools, operating equipment, using collision related products, and performing tasks needed to repair vehicles.
  2. Students will demonstrate proper welder set-up while performing various welding techniques used in the collision repair field.
  3. Students will be able to analyze damage found on a vehicle after an accident and be able to develop a plan for repair.
  4. Students will perform various repairs on a variety of materials found on today’s automobiles, including: plastic, composite, steel, aluminum, and various other materials.
  5. Students will display skills needed to identify and inspect paint damage, as well as, perform the operations to repair and/or remove the damage on modern automotive paint surfaces.
  6. Students will understand the importance of following OEM recommended procedures, as well as, being able to locate the procedures for proper repair of the vehicle and the calibration procedures for ADAS and related systems.
  7. Students will demonstrate proper techniques in preparation for, and application of various undercoats and topcoats of automotive refinishing products.
  8. Students will perform the necessary steps to detail the interior and exterior of a vehicle.
  9. Students will practice the skills needed to prepare, install, and care for an automotive wrap, PPF, and window tint.

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.

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Automotive Faculty Contact

Jason McFarland

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

Jason McFarland

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