Program Overview

Automotive Collision Repair Structural Damage at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The Automotive Collision Repair Structural Damage Certificate Continues the course of study beyond the entry level certificate. Structural damage analysis, straightening, repair and replacement of structural panels and advanced welding techniques are emphasized within the course of study. Steering, suspension and power train damage for collision damaged vehicles along with wheel alignment theory and practice are also included.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $38,000 to $99,000 with an average salary of $61,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to change little nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
  • Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Job Growth: -2.6%
  • Average Salary: $82,000
  • Salary Range: $72,000 - $99,000
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +1.2%
  • Average Salary: $60,000
  • Salary Range: $46,000 - $68,000
• Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +1.7%
  • Average Salary: $49,000
  • Salary Range: $38,000 - $58,000
• Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +0.6%
  • Average Salary: $55,000
  • Salary Range: $40,000 - $62,000

Program Map

Certificate of Achievement

• 23.0 Units
• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Fall 2024, 1st Term

• 12.0 UNITS
  • MAJ AB 181: Non-Structural Damage Estimating (3.0 Units)
  • MAJ AB 151: Non-Structural Repair (4.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 153: Steering, Suspension and Powertrain Damage (4.5 Units)

Spring 2025, 2nd Term

• 11.0 UNITS
  • MAJ AB 152: Structural Damage Repair (4.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 155: Structural Panel Replacement (4.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 157: Structural Automotive Welding (2.0 Units)