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The Automotive Collision & Refinishing Technology program at Highland Community College Technical Center is no accident!
Do you have a love for repairing cars? Experience a career as an Automotive Collision & Refinishing Technician at Highland Community College Technical Center. Full-time students may plan to enter the workforce after completing 18 months of coursework.
Students will gain hands-on experience working on anything from minor parking lot dents to a totaled Ford Mustang. We have state-of-the-art down-draft paint booth, computer alignment equipment and an extensive inventory of power tools. Graduates of the Automotive Collision & Refinishing Technology program have job opportunities in auto body repair, painting, estimating and collision damage estimating.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers Entry-Level Collision Repair & Refinish certification. Towards the end of the program students will take the ASE Entry-Level Certifications tests.
Jump start your career today! Contact an Admissions Representative to schedule a tour by calling 913-367-6204.
Here are some helpful resources:
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Auto Collision Repair Requirements
- 2022 Wage Survey
- HCCTC Commercial
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ACR105 | Paint & Refinishing I | 3 |
| ACR115 | Non-Structural A & D Repair I | 4 |
| ACR125 | Structural A & D Repair I | 2 |
| ACR135 | Airbrush, Fiberglass & Pinstriping | 3 |
| Total for First Semester | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACR155 | Paint & Refinishing II | 3 |
| ACR165 | Non-Structural A & D Repair II | 4 |
| ACR175 | Structural A & D Repair II | 2 |
| ACR185 | Panel Fabrication | 3 |
| Total for Second Semester | 12 | |
| Total for First Year | 24 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACR205 | Paint & Refinishing III | 3 |
| ACR215 | Non-Structural A & D Repair III | 4 |
| ACR220 | Introduction to Estimating | 3 |
| ACR235 | Fleet and Commercial Vehicles | 3 |
| Total for Third Semester | 13 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ACR255 | Paint & Refinishing IV | 4 |
| ACR265 | Non-Structural A & D Repair IV | 5 |
| ACR270 | Advanced Estimating & Blueprinting | 3 |
| ACR285 | Mechanical & Electrical | 3 |
| Total for Fourth Semester | 15 | |
| Total for Second Year | 28 | |
| Total Credits for Certificate | 52 | |
| Elective | ||
| ACR295 | Occupational Work Experience |
