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Auto Body Metal Technician Certificate
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Auto Body webpage and your academic advisor at the Eastfield Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Auto Body Metal Technician Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Auto Body Metal Technician Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Auto Body Metal Technician Certificate prepares students for positions in the auto collision industry in the area of metal and structural repair. Courses include metal repair, frame repair, and major panel replacement. Students receive training using lab modules and live projects. Courses that complete the Auto Body Metal Technician Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements. Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 21 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ABDR 1419 – Basic Metal Repair
ABDR 1455 – Non-Structural Metal Repair
ABDR 1307 – Collision Repair Welding
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
ABDR 2537 – Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V
ABDR 2541 – Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Auto Body Metal Technician Certificate.
Total Hours: 10
PATHWAY TOTAL: 21 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS