Automotive Collision Repair and Restoration - AAS
West Burlington campus
Automotive Collision Repair and Restoration - AAS
The Automotive Collision Repair and Restoration program provides training in shop processes used to restore damaged vehicles to their original condition.
This program combines state-of-the art equipment with an Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) curriculum, giving students the advanced knowledge required to keep up with the ever-changing automobile industry. I-CAR techniques and procedures are the industry standard for collision repair and restoration professionals.
In addition to the auto industry, another growing industry that hires SCC automotive collision graduates is the renewable energy industry. Many of the same concepts and skills involved in collision repair and restoration are also involved in the assembly and maintenance of wind energy components, including wind turbine blades and towers.
The Auto Body diploma is awarded after successful completion of the first two semesters.
*Diploma can be earned one time.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
For specific information regarding program rules and expectations, please view the Automotive Program Handbook
Curriculum Sequence |
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Fall Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
CRR-300 | Preparation | 2 |
CRR-340 | Metal Straightening | 3 |
CRR-400 | Panel Replacement and Adjustment | 3.5 |
CRR-500 | Damage Analysis | 2 |
CRR-800 | Introduction to Automotive Refinishing | 2.5 |
MAT-702 | Introduction to Math Applications | 3 |
Semester Total: | 16 | |
Spring Semester I | Course Title | Credit |
CRR-120 | MIG (GMAW) Welding | 3 |
CRR-454 | Glass Replacement | 2 |
CRR-525 | Straightening Structural Parts | 5.5 |
CRR-610 | Steering and Suspension | 1.5 |
CRR-812 | Surface Preparation | 5 |
ENG-110 | Writing for the Workplace | 3 |
Semester Total: | 20 | |
Summer Semester | Course Title | Credit |
ART-133 | Drawing | 3 |
Take 1 of 2 courses: | ||
PHI-105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
HIS-251 | US History: 1945 to Present | 3 |
Take 1 of these courses: | ||
SOC-114 | Conflict Resolution in the Workplace | 3 |
SOC-115 | Social Problems | 3 |
Semester Total: | 9 | |
Fall Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
CRR-201 | Plastic Repair | 2 |
CRR-575 | Advanced Structural Repair | 6 |
CRR-580 | Advanced Frame Straightening | 6 |
CRR-765 | Computer Diagnosis for Auto Collision | 5 |
Semester Total: | 19 | |
Spring Semester II | Course Title | Credit |
CRR-410 | Full or Partial Body Panel Replacement | 3.5 |
CRR-818 | Introduction to Waterborne Finishes | 2 |
CRR-845 | Color Tinting and Matching | 2.5 |
CRR-875 | Advanced Refinishing Methods | 6 |
CRR-932 | Internship | 4 |
Semester Total: | 18 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL: | 82 |
CRR-300 - Preparation |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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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. |
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CRR-340 - Metal Straightening |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 3 |
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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. |
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CRR-400 - Panel Replacement and Adjustment |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 3 |
Credit: 3.5 |
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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. |
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CRR-500 - Damage Analysis |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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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. |
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CRR-800 - Introduction to Automotive Refinishing |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 3 |
Credit: 2.5 |
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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. |
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MAT-702 - Introduction to Math Applications |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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This course is offered to students who can profit from an applied course in mathematics and will prepare students who need to develop skills for MAT-704. It is designed as an introductory level algebra course recommended for students with one year of high school algebra. Emphasis is on the building of basic algebra skills and the application of these mathematical techniques. The course studies the relationship of geometry and algebra as they apply to various fields. This course will also cover whole numbers/decimals, integers, fractions/percents, direct measurement, basic geometric concepts/relationships, linear equations, and right-triangle trigonometry. Prerequisite:MAT-052 or meet minimum placement test requirement. |
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CRR-120 - MIG (GMAW) Welding |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 4 |
Credit: 3 |
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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. |
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CRR-454 - Glass Replacement |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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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. |
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CRR-525 - Straightening Structural Parts |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 7 |
Credit: 5.5 |
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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. |
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CRR-610 - Steering and Suspension |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 1 |
Credit: 1.5 |
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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. |
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CRR-812 - Surface Preparation |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 6 |
Credit: 5 |
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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. |
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ENG-110 - Writing for the Workplace |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Writing for the Workplace prepares students for the various types of written communication required by professional employers. In this class, students learn how to write informal and formal documents and reports in the design and style of career-related communication with a focus on audience, purpose, subject, and genre and how they affect our writing choices. This course also includes a review of grammar and usage skills, as well as emphasizes effective language use in real-world applications. Prerequisites: ENG-013 with a grade of C- or better or meets minimum placement scores. |
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ART-133 - Drawing |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
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A beginning drawing class in a variety of media using an assortment of subjects. The student will explore theories and concepts of drawing. |
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PHI-105 - Introduction to Ethics |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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A survey of the major ethical emphases from ancient to modem times with pertinent reading in the works of representative philosophers. |
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HIS-251 - US History: 1945 to Present |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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An intensive study of the history of the United States since 1945, with an emphasis upon America's national and international problems during this period. |
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SOC-114 - Conflict Resolution in the Workplace |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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Conflict Resolution in the Workplace will study conflict resolution theories and applications in the workplace. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop their own effective interpersonal conflict resolution skills as well as skills needed to help employees resolve their conflicts with one another and the skills needed to negotiate contracts. Students will also be introduced to theories and skills needed to apply culturally sensitive principles to conflict resolution. |
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SOC-115 - Social Problems |
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Lecture: 3 |
Credit: 3 |
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An investigation into a selection of social problems involving alternative solutions. Topics may include drug and alcohol abuse, crime, violence, prejudice and discrimination, and human sexuality. |
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CRR-201 - Plastic Repair |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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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. |
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CRR-575 - Advanced Structural Repair |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 8 |
Credit: 6 |
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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. |
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CRR-580 - Advanced Frame Straightening |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 8 |
Credit: 6 |
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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. |
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CRR-765 - Computer Diagnosis for Auto Collision |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 6 |
Credit: 5 |
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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. |
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CRR-410 - Full or Partial Body Panel Replacement |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 5 |
Credit: 3.5 |
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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. |
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CRR-818 - Introduction to Waterborne Finishes |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 2 |
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This course will serve as an introduction to today's new automotive paint systems, and the techniques and equipment used to apply them. |
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CRR-845 - Color Tinting and Matching |
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Lecture: 1 |
Lab: 3 |
Credit: 2.5 |
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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. |
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CRR-875 - Advanced Refinishing Methods |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 8 |
Credit: 6 |
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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. |
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CRR-932 - Internship |
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Lecture: 0 |
OJT: 16 |
Credit: 4 |
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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. |
Randy Wachter - Assistant Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5110
Email: rwachter@scciowa.edu
AAS, Southeastern community College
Tim Weaver - Assistant Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5111
Email: tweaver@scciowa.edu
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