Auto Body Repair @ Gateway Community & Technical College

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Collision Repair Technician
Required:
ABR 100    Introduction To Auto Body Repair....................................... 3
ABR 130    Non-Structural Analysis And Damage Repair........................ 9
ABR 131    Non-Structural Analysis And Damage Repair Lab I............... 4
ABR 150    Painting And Refinishing...................................................... 9
ABR 151    Lab II (Emphasis On Painting And Refinishing)................... 4
ABR 200    Plastics And Adhesives......................................................... 3
ABR 230    Structural Analysis And Damage Repair................................ 9
ABR 231    Lab III (Emphasis On Structural Repair)............................... 4
ABR 250    Mechanical And Electrical Components............................... 9
ABR 251    Lab IV (Emphasis On Mechanical And Electrical)................ 2
CPU 100    Introduction to Computers OR............................................. 3
CIS    100    Introduction to Computers................................................ (3)
EFM 100    Personal Financial Management OR..................................... 3
BA     120    Personal Finance............................................................... (3)
WPP 200    Workplace Principles OR..................................................... 3
BA     250    Business Employability Seminar......................................... (1)
Sub-Total Credits                                                63-65

Recommended Program Electives
ABR 198    Practicum OR.................................................................... (1)
ABR 199    Cooperative Education...................................................... (1)
ABR 298    Practicum OR.................................................................... (2)
ABR 299    Cooperative Education...................................................... (2)
Total Credits                                                        63-68

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	GCTC Programs Additional Program Cost Transfer Degrees Accounting Technology Air Conditioning Technology Auto Body Repair Automotive Technology Business Administration Construction Carpentry Cosmetology Criminal Justice Diesel Technology Fire/Rescue Science Health and Wellness Information Technology Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Medical Assisting Medical Information Technology MIT: Computer Aided Drafting MIT: Electrical Technology MIT: Engineering Technology MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology Nursing Office Systems Technology Practical Nursing VCA: Art and Design VCA: Multimedia VCA: Printing Welding Technology	Auto Body Repair Description The Auto Body Technology Program provides students with skill and knowledge in all areas of automobile body repair. The program consists of ASE certified classes in structural repair, mechanical repair, plastics and adhesive repairs and refinishing. Skills are learned through classroom lecture and live work projects. Program Options Diploma Click here to show/hide Diploma requirements. Click here to print Diploma requirements Collision Repair Technician Required: ABR 100 Introduction To Auto Body Repair....................................... 3 ABR 130 Non-Structural Analysis And Damage Repair........................ 9 ABR 131 Non-Structural Analysis And Damage Repair Lab I............... 4 ABR 150 Painting And Refinishing...................................................... 9 ABR 151 Lab II (Emphasis On Painting And Refinishing)................... 4 ABR 200 Plastics And Adhesives......................................................... 3 ABR 230 Structural Analysis And Damage Repair................................ 9 ABR 231 Lab III (Emphasis On Structural Repair)............................... 4 ABR 250 Mechanical And Electrical Components............................... 9 ABR 251 Lab IV (Emphasis On Mechanical And Electrical)................ 2 CPU 100 Introduction to Computers OR............................................. 3 CIS 100 Introduction to Computers................................................ (3) EFM 100 Personal Financial Management OR..................................... 3 BA 120 Personal Finance............................................................... (3) WPP 200 Workplace Principles OR..................................................... 3 BA 250 Business Employability Seminar......................................... (1) Sub-Total Credits 63-65 Recommended Program Electives ABR 198 Practicum OR.................................................................... (1) ABR 199 Cooperative Education...................................................... (1) ABR 298 Practicum OR.................................................................... (2) ABR 299 Cooperative Education...................................................... (2) Total Credits 63-68 Certificates Click here to show/hide Certificate requirements. Click here to print Certificate requirements Automotive Painter Required: ABR 100 Introduction To Auto Body Repair....................................... 3 ABR 130 Non-Structural Analysis And Damage Repair........................ 9 ABR 131 Lab I (Emphasis on Non-Structural Repair).......................... 4 ABR 150 Painting And Refinishing...................................................... 9 ABR 151 Lab II (Emphasis On Painting And Refinishing)................... 4 ABR 200 Plastics And Adhesives......................................................... 3 ABR 230 Structural Analysis And Damage Repair................................ 9 ABR 231 Lab III (Emphasis On Structural Repair)............................... 4 ABR 250 Mechanical And Electrical Components............................... 9 ABR 251 Lab IV (Emphasis On Mechanical And Electrical)................ 2 Total Credits 56 Auto Body Painter Helper Required: ABR 100 Introduction To Auto Body Repair....................................... 3 ABR 150 Painting And Refinishing...................................................... 9 ABR 151 Lab II (Emphasis On Painting And Refinishing)................... 4 Electives (Auto Body Courses)................................................... 10 Total Credits 26 Auto Body Helper Required: Electives (Auto Body Courses)................................................... 13 Total Credits 13 Nature of Work This field consists of repairing damaged bodies and structural parts of automobiles and light trucks according to factory specifications. Students must enjoy physically demanding work, be detail oriented, and take pride in doing a high quality job. Employment Opportunities The Auto Body Technology program prepares students for positions in the collision repair and restoration industry. These positions include: auto body helper, auto body painter helper, auto body painter, used car renovator, and collision repair technician. This may include working for an independently owned shop or a used or new car dealership. Job Outlook Employment of automotive body repairers is expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2008. Opportunities should be best for persons with formal training in automotive body repair and mechanics. (Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-01) SALARY Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com Note: Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.

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