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47.0603
(Associate
of Applied Science Degree)
The Automotive Collision Technology program of
Linn State Technical College prepares students to take advantage of the
opportunities in many related areas which include auto body repair, auto body
painting, auto body estimating (shop supervisor) and collision damage estimating
(insurance). The Automotive Collision Technology program is certified by the
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation’s (NATEF)/Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE). The program is also accredited by the National
Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).
Enrollment in the Automotive Collision Technology
program is limited and students are selected for this program on a competitive
basis. Contact the Office of Admissions for the specific application
requirements and deadline.
Students may complete a two-year Associate of
Applied Science degree program or students may choose to pursue a one-year
technical certificate in the area of Refinishing & Non-Structural Repair or
Structural & Mechanical Repair. The student gets intensive hands-on experience
in repairing a variety of damaged vehicles. The auto body shop is well equipped
with an extensive inventory of power tools and accessories such as the
following:
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Car-O-Liner Bench Frame
Rack
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Car-O-Liner
Computerized Measuring System
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Centerline Gauge System
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DUZ-MOR Frame Rack
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Gas Welders
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Grinders
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Hydraulic Power Tools
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Kansas Jack Frame
Equipment
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Kansas Jack Laser
Frame & Unibody Alignment System
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MIG Welders
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Paint Booth
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Paint Guns & Equipment
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Paint Mixing System
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Prep Station
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Sanders
Courses in electrical systems,
shop metal and shop management ensure that the student can advance and
specialize in the field after gaining employment.
Students who graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive
Technology may pursue a second Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive
Collision Technology.
It is a graduation requirement of the Automotive Collision Technology (ACT)
program for students to earn a grade of “C” or better in all “Core Curriculum”
and “Program Requirements” courses.
Program
Mission
The mission of the
Automotive Collision Technology program is to prepare students with the higher
education, technical, and interpersonal skills needed for employment in the
challenging and highly technical career of Automotive Collision Technology, with
the foundation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician
Certification.
Program Goals
The goals of the program are to:
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Provide the
opportunity for students to develop electrical knowledge and skills needed
to repair and maintain safety devices related to automotive industry.
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Provide the
opportunity for students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to
repair, replace and estimate structural and non-structural damages.
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Provide the
opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills necessary in
replacing and estimating of non-structural repair procedures.
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Provide an
opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills
used in troubleshooting, estimating and repairs in the automotive collision
industry.
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Assure that students
have the opportunity to develop oral and written communication skills needed
in the automotive collision technology field.
Program Assessments
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CORE
CURRICULUM
|
Credit
Hours
|
|
ACT |
105 |
Non-Structural Analysis and
Damage Repair |
4 |
|
ACT |
106 |
Refinishing Techniques
I |
4 |
|
ACT |
107 |
Auto Plastic Repair |
3 |
|
ACT |
108 |
Refinishing Techniques
II |
3 |
|
ACT |
205 |
Structural Analysis I |
4 |
|
ACT |
206 |
Structural Analysis II |
4 |
|
ACT |
209 |
Non-Structural Repair
Applications |
3 |
|
ACT |
210 |
Structural Repair
Applications |
3 |
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL |
28 |
GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
|
|
|
General
Education Requirements
|
19
|
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL
|
19
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PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
|
MPT
|
151
|
Shop
Skills
|
3
|
|
MPT
|
165
|
Basic
Welding
|
3
|
|
AMT
|
154
|
Automotive
Electrical Systems
|
6
|
|
AMT
|
267
|
Mechanical
Systems and Power Accessories
|
6
|
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL
|
18
|
*GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
|
BUS
|
125 |
Job Search Strategies |
1 |
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROGRAM TOTAL
|
66 |
* It is a graduation
requirement of the Automotive Collision Technology (ACT) program for students to earn a grade of “C” or better in all “Core Curriculum” and
“Program Requirements” courses.
47.0603
(One-Year Certificate in Refinishing & Non-Structural Repair)
CORE CURRICULUM
|
|
|
|
Credit
Hours
|
|
ACT
|
105
|
Non-Structural Analysis
and Damage Repair
|
4
|
|
ACT
|
106
|
Refinishing Techniques
I
|
4
|
|
ACT
|
107
|
Auto Plastic Repair
|
3
|
|
ACT
|
108
|
Refinishing Techniques
II
|
3
|
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL
|
14
|
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
|
CPP
|
101
|
Introduction
to Microcomputer Usage
|
3
|
|
OR
|
|
CPP
|
102
|
Advanced
Microcomputer Usage
|
|
|
AND
|
|
COM
|
101
|
English
Composition
|
3
|
|
OR
|
|
COM
|
110
|
Honors
Composition
|
|
|
OR
|
|
COM
|
111
|
Oral
Communications |
|
|
OR
|
|
COM
|
121
|
Public
Speaking
|
|
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL
|
6
|
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
|
MAT
|
030 |
Preparatory
Mathematics
|
3
|
|
AMT
|
154
|
Automotive Electrical Systems |
6
|
|
MPT
|
151
|
Shop
Skills
|
3
|
|
MPT
|
165
|
Basic
Welding
|
3
|
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL
|
15
|
*GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
|
BUS
|
125 |
Job Search Strategies |
1 |
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROGRAM
TOTAL |
36 |
* It is a graduation
requirement of the Automotive Collision Technology (ACT) program for students
to earn a grade of “C” or better in all “Core Curriculum” and “Program
Requirements” courses.
47.0603
(One-Year Certificate in Structural & Mechanical Repair)
CORE CURRICULUM
|
|
|
|
Credit
Hours
|
|
ACT
|
205
|
Structural Analysis I
|
4
|
|
ACT
|
206
|
Structural Analysis II
|
4
|
|
ACT
|
209
|
Non-Structural Repair
Applications
|
3
|
|
ACT
|
210
|
Structural Repair
Applications
|
3
|
|
|
|
SUB-TOTAL
|
14
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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