Collision Repair and Refinishing

CRR-120 - MIG (GMAW) WELDING

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

This course will serve as an introduction to metal inert gas welding or gas metal arc welding in collision repair. Students will learn how to identify and perform proper welding techniques to repair modern high strength steel cars, trucks and motorcycles.

CRR-201 - PLASTIC REPAIR

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course will serve as an introduction to identification and repair of the most commonly used plastics on modern cars and motorcycles as used in the automotive and wind power industry. Students will learn plastic welding and bonding techniques.

CRR-300 - PREPARATION

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course is an introductory course designed to help students identify safety hazards in the work area, safe vehicle lifting techniques and how to identify and handle hazardous materials. Students will learn how to inspect, remove and store trim, glass, metal and molding components; protect adjacent panels during repairs; remove corrosion materials and other protective coatings; review damage reports and analyze damage to determine proper method of overall repair; develop repair plan; use appropriate cleaners to remove contaminants from surfaces to be repaired; apply environmental practices associated with repair of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Prerequisite: Valid driver's license.

CRR-340 - METAL STRAIGHTENING

Lecture: 1

Lab: 4

Credit: 3

This course will serve as an introduction to metal straightening and fabrication. Students will learn to manipulate and operate special equipment specifically designed to return metals back to their original shapes, contours, and fabricate panels. Students will learn to heat shrink and cold shrink metals to obtain original contours within industry standards and will learn to mix, apply and shape polyester fillers to OE appearances.

CRR-400 - PANEL REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

Lecture: 2

Lab: 3

Credit: 3.5

This course will serve as an introduction to replacement and adjustment of non-structural parts. Students will learn to determine extent of damage; remove bolted, bonded and welded parts; repair aluminum; align hoods, doors, deck lids and fenders; straighten and rough out contours to their original shapes; weld torn sheet metal; restore corrosion protection; replace door skins; repair wind, water and dust leaks.

CRR-410 - FULL OR PARTIAL BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

Lecture: 1

Lab: 5

Credit: 3.5

This course will serve as an introduction to the replacement of major structural and cosmetic weld on body panels on modern automobiles. Students will learn I-CAR based body panel and structural component sectioning techniques using metal inert gas welding and bonding materials.

CRR-454 - GLASS REPLACEMENT

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course will serve as an introduction to replacement of broken tempered and laminated safety glass. Students will learn different types of installation techniques and how to identify and use proper adhesives for glass installation.

CRR-500 - DAMAGE ANALYSIS

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course will serve as an introduction to the evaluation of collision damage. Students will learn to identify primary and secondary damage and prepare a successful repair plan.

CRR-525 - STRAIGHTENING STRUCTURAL PARTS

Lecture: 2

Lab: 7

Credit: 5.5

This course will serve as an introduction to the repair and realignment of modern Uni-body and Body over frame-constructed vehicles. Students will learn to apply corrective forces to reverse collision damage accurately and efficiently with all forms of measuring equipment to restore vehicle to pre-accident condition.

CRR-575 - ADVANCED STRUCTURAL REPAIR

Lecture: 2

Lab: 8

Credit: 6

This course will cover the proper sectioning techniques for structural components damaged in a collision. Techniques will focus on unibody and hydro-extruded frame components.

CRR-580 - ADVANCED FRAME STRAIGHTENING

Lecture: 2

Lab: 8

Credit: 6

This course will explain new techniques in full frame and unibody anchoring which are used to straighten to pre-collision specifications. The use of advanced measuring systems will be explained and utilized.

CRR-610 - STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Lecture: 1

Lab: 1

Credit: 1.5

This course will serve as an introduction to wheel alignment and steering component and suspension repair. Students will learn suspension repair related to collision damage, how to measure, diagnose and realign steering components using modern state of the art equipment.

CRR-765 - COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS FOR AUTO COLLISION

Lecture: 2

Lab: 6

Credit: 5

This course will study the safety related components that are damaged in a collision. The topics to be covered are: anti-lock brakes, seat belts, supplemental inflatable restraints and the computers that control them.

CRR-800 - INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING

Lecture: 1

Lab: 3

Credit: 2.5

This course will serve as an introduction to the field of automotive refinishing and teach students to practice environmentally friendly application and disposal procedures. Students will learn to identify modern automotive refinishing products and reference related technical data for proper mixing and application.

CRR-812 - SURFACE PREPARATION

Lecture: 2

Lab: 6

Credit: 5

This course will serve as an introduction to applying modern automotive finishes and properly preparing substrates for refinishing. Students will learn to mix paint and identify and correct paint failures.

CRR-818 - INTRODUCTION TO WATERBORNE FINISHES

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This course will serve as an introduction to today's new automotive paint systems, and the techniques and equipment used to apply them.

CRR-845 - COLOR TINTING AND MATCHING

Lecture: 1

Lab: 3

Credit: 2.5

This course will serve as an introduction to the evaluation of color matching and blending paint in automotive refinishing on modern automobiles and motorcycles. Students will learn to adjust tint, hue and chroma to obtain a blendable color match.

CRR-875 - ADVANCED REFINISHING METHODS

Lecture: 2

Lab: 8

Credit: 6

This course will focus on today's high tech factory finishes and the techniques used to understand and repair finishes to factory quality. The course will also cover custom refinish techniques used for restoration and painted graphic design on cars/trucks and motorcycles.

CRR-932 - INTERNSHIP

Lecture: 0

OJT: 16

Credit: 4

Supervised work experience with an approved auto collision repair employer. Individual student eligibility will be determined by the instructor. Placement will depend on the student's skill level and the availability of appropriate training sites. Prerequisite: Successfully complete ALL Auto Collision Repair Course work through third semester.

Request
Info

Got questions?

Want to know more about our programs or transfer options?

Call us at (319) 208-5010

Ready to apply?
Get started.

Why
SCC?

Discover why SCC is a great start.

Learn how to become a student.

See what our grads have to say about SCC.

Career
Coach

Explore careers, salaries and jobs.

Where will my degree take me?

Will I like what I do?

What are my job prospects?