Auto Collision Repair Technology Certificate
ABR Certificate Courses
Preferred Course Sequence
| Semester I | Cr Hrs | |
|---|---|---|
| ABR-100 Non-Structural Analysis and Repair
This course provides the basics in auto collision repair, personal safety, shop safety, use of tools and equipment, use and handling of repair materials, diagnosis and classification of damage, physical characteristics of metal and repair of damaged sheet metal. This program is ASE accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF). |
4-2-4 | |
| ABR-110 Paint and Refinishing Preparation
This is a beginning course for students interested in auto refinishing. Topics include: safety, surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment, and operations. All classroom, demonstration, and laboratory instruction are related to the Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE) area of paint and refinishing preparation. This program is ASE accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF). |
4-2-4 | |
| ABR-113 Damage Repair Metal Welding and Cutting This course provides the basics in MIG welding, plasma cutting, resistance welding, equipment, materials, and techniques currently used in the auto collision repair industry. This program is ASE accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation (NATEF). |
4-2-4 | |
| ABR-200 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair This course provides the basics in auto collision repair with topics such as safety, body panel repairs, body panel adjustments, body panel replacement and moveable glass and hardware. |
4-2-4 | |
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| ABR-245 Structural Analysis and Dimensioning This course is designed to provide the basics in auto collision repair with regard to safety, damage analysis, frame inspection, measurement and structural alignment. Prerequisites: ABR 100, ABR 113, ABR 200 (ABR 200 may be taken concurrently with ABR 245). |
4-2-4 | |
| ABR-248 Refinish Color Application This course is designed for students who are interested in the auto refinishing area. Topics include: paint mixing,matching, applying and solving paint application problems. |
4-2-4 | |
| ENG-101 Composition I English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized. Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of NC or better in ENG 050 or satisfactory score on English placement assessment. |
3-3-0 | |
Social Science Elective (must satisify Missouri law to include instruction in the U.S. and State Constitutions) - 3 hours Mathematics Elective (MTH 105 or higher) - 3 hours |
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| Total Semester Hours: | 18 | |
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