Program Overview

Certificate of Achievement

The automotive collision repair damage appraisal and management certificate prepares students for a career in automotive damage appraisal and management. Managers and appraisers are needed in dealerships, independent facilities and insurance companies. Encompassing the broad spectrum of vehicle design, manufacturing techniques, repair processes, refinish processes, estimating sequence and software along with shop management practices such as cycle time and throughput will be delivered through the course of study.

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

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

Fall 2024, 1st Term

• 12.5 Units
  • MAJ AB 151: Non-Structural Repair (4.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 181: Non-Structural Damage Estimating (3.0 Units)
  • MAJ AB 182: Structural Damage Estimating (3.0 Units)
  • MAJ AB 188: Introduction to Automotive Claims Handling (2.0 Units)

Spring 2025, 2nd Term

• 6.0 Units
  • MAJ AB 183P: Computerized Damage Estimating - Pathways (1.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 183U: Computerized Damage Estimating-Ultramate (1.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 281: Structural Damage Analysis for Estimators (1.0 Unit)
  • MAJ AB 282: Steering, Suspension and Powertrain Analysis for Estimators (1.0 Unit)
  • MAJ AB 283: Advanced-Frame Analysis for Estimators (1.0 Unit)