Collision Auto Repair - Paint and Refinish Technology Option (CAR.PRT.CT)
Certificate
Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Auburn Hills Campus
The Collision Auto Repair certificate programs offered at Oakland Community College prepare students to meet the technical skills competency standards required for employment, as identified by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF). In addition to courses designed to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) national certification test, CAR certificate completion will earn I-CAR ProLevel One Platinum Certification in Paint & Refinishing, which meet or exceed employer expectations.
Internships are an integral part of the technical education experience, supplementing the classroom and laboratory courses with hands-on work alongside local professionals. Oakland Community College offers four Collision Auto Repair certificates which provide foundational and advanced courses in preparation for successful employment as Collision Repair Technicians.
Program goals
- Graduates will qualify for employment in the collision repair industry
- Provide specific technical training for industry employers
- Respond to the OCC CAR Advisory Committee recommendations
- Form articulation agreements with area high school collision repair programs
Collision Auto Repair program webpage
Full Time - Collision Auto Repair - Paint and Refinish Technology Option program plan example
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Major Requirements | ||
CAR 1000 | Damage Analysis, Estimating, and Customer Service | 3 |
CAR 1100 | Automotive Detailing and Prep | 4 |
CAR 1200 | Auto Body Fundamentals | 4 |
CAR 1250 | Plastic Repair and Refinishing | 4 |
CAR 1600 | Paint and Refinish I | 4 |
CAR 1700 | Paint and Refinish II | 4 |
CAR 1800 | Paint and Refinish III | 4 |
CAR 1900 | Paint and Refinish IV: Preparation for Certification | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 29 |