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Auto Collision Technology – Master Certificate

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Auto Collision Technology

Master Certificate of Achievement

Students earning the master certificate in Auto Collision Technology will be able to restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass. Additionally, students will review damage reports, prepare cost estimates, and plan work as they inspect cars for structural damage.

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What You Can Do

Students will learn to realign car frames to repair structural damage. Sanding, buffing, and priming refurbished and repaired surfaces as well as applying new finishes to restored body parts are also part of Auto Collision.

Jobs

  • Service Writer
  • Body Shop Estimator
  • Insurance Estimator
  • Auto Body Painter
  • Body Shop Manager
  • Collision Technician
  • Painter’s 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 2023

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100College 1011
ACT 101Introduction to Collision Repair7
ACT 111Welding for Collision Repair2
ACT 121Plastic and Composite Repair2
AST 282Automotive HVAC3
15

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ACT 151Structural Damage Repair9
ACT 161Damage Analysis1
ACT 180Detailing2
ACT 181Paint Protective Film2
14

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ACT 201Non-Structural Repair2
ACT 211Refinishing2
ACT 221Advanced Collision Repair Lab I4
AST 283Brakes, Steering & Suspension II3
AST 180Electrical I3
14

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ACT 251Advanced Collision Repair4
ACT 261Advanced Collision Repair Lab II5
9
Total Hours for Degree52

The Auto Collision Technology Master Certificate is a minimum of 52 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)

  1. 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.
  2. Collision Repair Techniques: Students will be proficient in a range of collision repair techniques, such as dent removal, panel replacement, welding, and refinishing.
  3. Safety Practices: Students will follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in a collision repair environment.
  4. Environmental Regulations: Students will be aware of environmental regulations related to auto collision repair, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
  5. 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

Jason McFarland

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