Auto Body Technology, A.A.S.  #2054

The A.A.S. in Auto Body Technology will prepare graduates for entry into the field of automotive collision repair as specialized technicians in areas such as: tear-down and reassembly, structural realignment, metalwork, and refinishing. The series of courses required for the degree will cover topics necessary to pass the ASE/I-CAR examinations in the areas of collision repair and refinishing. The Associate Degree program will include a ten week summer work experience in collision repair.

A new, state-of-the-art, Auto Body Technology building houses a lab and classroom dedicated to auto body repair, refinishing, and estimating. Morrisville’s original 50,000 square foot automotive facility provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop additional skills in other areas of automotive service and repair. In addition to the core collision repair courses, students receive practical laboratory experience in diagnosis and repair of electrical/electronics, air conditioning, brakes, steering, suspension, alignment, and welding.

BOCES/Technical Secondary Education will be evaluated and credit may be awarded upon successful completion of first year with a minimum of 2.0 in an automotive curriculum.

Accreditation: I-CAR non-structural and refinish platinum certifications are available to AAS Auto Body Technology graduates who pass the certification exam.

Graduation Requirements: All AAS programs require a minimum of 60 credit hours including 20 credit hours from Liberal Arts and Science courses. To fulfill these requirements along with the required courses for this program, 60 credits are required for this program. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater in all Automotive classes. An overall GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for graduation.

Program Requirement: Students are required to have a tool set and roll around tool box.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon Successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate proper metal joining and straightening methods

• Inspect, remove, install, align panels, doors and trim to meet shop standards

• Apply safety and environmental guideline standards

• Explain written procedures as outlined in estimates

• Apply a refinish to an acceptable color match

Curriculum Requirements - 60 Credits