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Auto Collision Repair

... 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 Collision Repair
Certificate of Completion
Total Credits: 39

First Semester–Basic			Credits
ABDR	1207	Auto Body Welding	2
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	1371	Basic Paint Techniques, Equipment and Environmental Practices	3
Semester Total 12

Second Semester–Intermediate Collision			Credits
ABDR	1419	Basic Metal Repair	4
ABDR	2435	Structural Analysis and Damage Repair IV	4
ABDR	1323	Front and Rear Wheel Alignment	3
		Business Math^*	3
Semester Total 14

Third Semester–Advanced Collision			Credits
ABDR	1442	Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II	4
ABDR	2402	Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service	4
ABDR	2277	Structural Sectioning and Welded Panel Repair	2
		Business English^*	3
Semester Total 13

^*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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