Program Overview

Certificate of Achievement

The General Automotive Collision Repair Certificate prepares the student for employment as an entry-level technician in the automotive collision repair field. Students will learn the estimating process, parts identification, vehicle design, vehicle disassembly and assembly, panel repair, refinishing, and welding processes used in the collision field. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians, paint helpers, estimators, parts technicians, apprentice technicians, or are self-employed. Certificate achievement offers a solid foundation for advancement into other aspects of the collision industry, including management, insurance adjusting, and appraising. Spatial intelligence, cognitive ability, and hand-eye coordination are recommended for those entering the program.

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

Pathway: to Certificate

Automotive Collision Repair: General Automotive Collision Repair

Certificate of Achievement

18.5 Units

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

Fall 2024 (1st Term) - 7.5 Units

• MAJ AB 151 - Non-Structural Repair (4.5 Units)
• MAJ AB 181 - Non-Structural Damage Estimating (3.0 Units)
• MILE Department Information
• Spring 2025 (2nd Term) - 11.0 Units
  • MAJ AB 154 - Advanced-Design Panel Repair (4.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 156 - Non-Structural Automotive Welding (2.0 Units)
  • MAJ AB 161 - Preparation And Spot Refinishing (3.0 Units)
  • MAJ AB 161L - Automotive Refinishing Lab (1.5 Units)