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Auto Refinishing

... A specialization in Auto Collision & Management Technology

Texas State Technical College also offers certificate programs for a more rapid route to attaining credentials in Auto Refinishing and Auto Collision Repair. Full-time, academically prepared students can complete a certificate program in about one year.

Texas State Technical College also offers one-year Certificate of Completion programs for a more rapid route to attaining credentials in Auto Collision Repair and Auto Refinishing.

Auto Refinishing
Certificate of Completion
Total Credits: 42

First Semester–Basic			Credits
ABDR	1203	Vehicle Design and Structural Analysis	2
ABDR	1215	Vehicle Trim and Hardware	2
ABDR	1349	Automotive Plastic and Sheet Molded Compound Repair	3
ABDR	1419	Basic Metal Repair	4
ABDR	1371	Basic Paint Techniques Equipment and Environmental Practices	3
Semester Total 14

Second Semester–Intermediate Refinish			Credits
ABDR	1331	Basic Refinishing	3
ABDR	1458	Intermediate Refinishing	4
ABDR	2371	Refinishing Process I	3
		Business Math^*	3
Semester Total 13

Third Semester–Advanced Refinish			Credits
ABDR	2449	Advanced Refinishing I	4
ABDR	2353	Color Analysis and Paint Matching	3
ABDR	2551	Specialized Refinishing Techniques	5
		Business English^*	3
Semester Total 15

^*Note: A Business English course and Business Math course are required for completion of certificate programs.


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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