The Automotive Collision Repair program is designed to prepare qualified graduates for entry-level employment in the collision repair industry. The program provides students two associate degree options, allowing for specialization as a body and frame technician or an automotive refinishing technician. Students successfully completing the curriculum described below will meet all requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. An optional plan for the Certificate of Proficiency is also offered.

Program advisor is Robert Hotaling, program coordinator and instructor in automotive collision repair.

Offered at the Levelland Campus

This option in Automotive Collision Repair Technology is for students interested in a career as an automotive refinish technician. Emphasis is placed on surface preparation, refinish materials, compressed air equipment maintenance and repair, HVLP refinishing equipment maintenance, repair and gun adjustments, color and texture matching through manufacturer variance program, blend techniques, tinting colors, polishing and compounding, masking for spot, panel and overall refinishing, laying out graphics, pinstriping and basic air brush techniques. Students are required to participate in a capstone experience course the final semester. Students who successfully complete the curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.