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Auto Body Painter Occupational Skills Award
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
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 success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Auto Body Painter Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Auto Body Painter Occupational Skills Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Instruction leading to positions in the auto collision industry in the area of paint refinishing. Courses include surface preparation, overall refinishing, and paint mixing and tinting. Students receive training using lab modules, live projects, and cooperative work experience. Courses that complete the occupational skills award 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.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 11 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ABDR 1458 – Intermediate Refinishing
ABDR 1431 – Basic Refinishing
ABDR 2353 – Color Analysis and Paint Matching This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Auto Body Painter Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 11
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 11 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS