Program Overview

Certificate of Achievement

The Automotive Refinishing Certificate prepares the student for entry into the automotive refinishing industry. Panel preparation, masking, primers, color systems and application, spot repair, panel and complete refinishing and minor dent repair are included in the course of study. Also covered in the course is hand and power tool, spray equipment and related safety concerns for the technician. 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

Automotive Collision Repair: Automotive Refinishing

Certificate of Achievement

18.5 Units

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

Program Pathway

• Fall 2024, 1st Term: 9.5 Units
  • MAJ AB 151: Non-Structural Repair (4.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 181: Non-Structural Damage Estimating (3.0 Units)
  • MAJ AB 165: Mix and Adjusting Color (2.0 Units)
• Spring 2025, 2nd Term: 9.0 Units
  • MAJ AB 161: Preparation And Spot Refinishing (3.0 Units)
  • MAJ AB 161L: Automotive Refinishing Lab (1.5 Units)
  • MAJ AB 163: Production Refinishing (4.5 Units)