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Auto Body Technology 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 2 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
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 an Auto Body Technology Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Auto Body Technology 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 Technology Certificate is designed to train a student in all facets of auto body repair and painting. Emphasis is placed upon those skills needed by the student to become a successful auto body repair person. This program offers the student a certificate in auto body technology upon successful completion of the program. Courses that complete the Auto Body Technology Certificate are noted below.
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: 47 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ABDR 1419 – Basic Metal Repair
ABDR 1455 – Non-Structural Metal Repair
ABDR 1307 – Collision Repair Welding
SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
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: 14
SEMESTER 2
ABDR 2537 – Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V
ABDR 2541 – Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 3
ABDR 1431 – Basic Refinishing
ABDR 1458 – Intermediate Refinishing
ABDR 2353 – Color Analysis and Paint Matching
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for ABDR 2380 or ABDR 2388.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 4
ABDR 2357 – Collision Repair Shop Management
ABDR 2355 – Collision Repair Estimating
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ABDR 2380 – Cooperative Education-Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician OR
- ABDR 2388 – Internship-Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 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 Technology Certificate.
Total Hours: 12
PATHWAY TOTAL: 47 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS