Program Specific Requirements Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.
The college minimum scores for the Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading Comprehension: 66
Sentence Skills: 78
Arithmetic: 50
Students entering the program should have good mechanical skills, communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions. This is a physical and sometimes dirty environment, so safety precautios are strictly enforced.
Attendance is critical due to the volume and specific information given to ensure the correct repair process. There is also a dress code requirement. Tools and safety equipment are required; a tool list is also available from an instructor.
Formal training in Auto Body Collision Technology is highly desirable because advances in technology in recent years have greatly changed the structure, components, and even materials used in automobiles. This program is designed for entry level education in the Auto Body Collision Repair industry. The customized curriculum allows students time for more Liberal Arts classes, which are a part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
Auto Body Technicians replace or repair damaged portions of automobile bodies and frames using the latest tools and technology. They straighten bent frames, repair dents, replace body panels, and weld rust repair panels. They also replace broken glass, inspect drive train components, and perform electircal diagnostics including air bag component replacement.
Students will also sand, mask repair areas, and spray the latest automotive refinishing materials in a state of the art down draft bake booth. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test after graduating and one year of training in a collision repair facility.
Refer to Auto Body Collision Technology-AAS
Student Placement
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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1. Student will demonstrate professionalism including punctuality, attitudes, and workmanship expected in the Auto Body Collision industry.
2. Student will exhibit safety practices and procedures at all times.
3. Student will apply theory of metal straightening to a variety of shop projects.
4. Student will safely and properly operate Mig welding equipment.
5. Student will apply theory of automotive refinishing processes to shop projects according to industry standards.
6. Student will properly and safely operate and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment.
7. Student will perform vehicle structural component repair to industry standards.
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