Auto Collision Technology

OCCC

Program Description
Learn skills in general auto body maintenance and repair. Specialize in areas of structural and non-structural analysis and damage repair, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing. This program is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and taught by a master ASE certified instructor.

The following programs are available:

Auto Collision Technology I prepares students for non-structural repair technician.

Auto Collision Technology II prepares students for refinish technician.

Program Courses

Auto Collision Technology I

ACL 1260 Orientation/Prof Dev
ACL 1000 Intro to Col Repair Tech I
ACL 1050 Auto Collision Damage Analysis I
ACL 1210 Automotive Detailing I
ACL 1020 Auto Body Panel Adjustment & Alignment
ACL 1010 Auto Collision Non Structural Metal Straightening/Repair
ACL 1070 Written Estimates
ACL 1030 Auto Collision Plastic Component Repair and Replacement
ACL 1040 Auto Collision Mig Welding
ACL 1080 Refinish Color Adjustment
ACL 1120 Auto Glass Replacement
ACL 1060 Refinish Preparation
ACL 1200 Auto Col Trim and Hardware
ACL 1220 Refinish Application
ACL 1230 Refinish Blend & Paint Defects
ACL 1240 Auto Collision Cutting & Heating Processes
ACL 1250 Auto Collision Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
WBL 1000 Job Shadowing
WBL 1010 Internship
WBL 1020 Projects

Auto Collision Technology II

ACL 2170 Orientation/Professional Development II
ACL 2000 Intro to Col Repair Technology II
ACL 2210 Automotive Detailing II
ACL 2050 Auto Collision Damage Analysis II
ACL 1020 Automotive Body Panel Adjustment & Alignment
ACL 1010 Auto Collision Non Struct Metal Straighten/Repair
ACL 1070 Written Estimates
ACL 1030 Auto Col Plastic Comp Repair and Replacement
ACL 1040 Auto Collision Mig Welding
ACL 1060 Refinish Preparation
ACL 1080 Refinish Color Adjustment
ACL 1120 Automotive Glass Replacement
ACL 1200 Auto Col Trim and Hardware
ACL 1220 Refinish Application
ACL 1230 Refinish Blending & Painting Defects
ACL 1240 Auto Collision Cutting & Heating Processes
ACL 1250 Auto Col Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
ACL 2100 Auto Collision Steering & Suspension
ACL 2130 Auto Collision Structural Repair
ACL 2140 Auto Collision Electrical/Electronics
ACL 2260 Auto Col Structural Comp Replace & Section
ACL 2070 Computerized Estimates
ACL 2090 Auto Collision Restraint Systems
ACL 2110 Auto Collision Aluminum Welding
WBL 2000 Job Shadowing
WBL 2010 Internship
WBL 2020 Projects

Salary Range

Entry Level With Experience
$6.00 - $9.00/hour $30,000 - $60,000/year

Career Opportunities

Automotive glass specialist

Fleet/motor pool specialist

Automotive parts specialist

Industrial automotive assembly

Body helper

Non-structural repair technician

Commissioned body man

Painter’s helper

Commissioned painter

Plastics specialist

Custom paint and repair

Refinish technician

Fiberglass specialist

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above

Good health and physical condition

Good eye-hand coordination

Ability to think critically and logically

Ability to organize one’s work

Sheet metal/welding, wood shop, industrial art and mechanical ability

Ability to organize movements around and under automobiles

Ability to mentally plan collision repair

College Credit

OCCC

Program Length

Auto Collision Technology I 600 hrs.
Auto Collision Technology II 600 hrs.

Schedule
5 months, full-day (each section)
Full- or half-day scheduling available

Who Can Enroll

Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location

South Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Financial Aid

Available for those who qualify

SkillsUSA

Certifications Available

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

ASE written tests may be taken after program completion.

Two years of career technology training count as one year of work experience toward the ASE certification.

Program Accreditations

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Metro Tech Accreditations

Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Department of Education
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)