Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
Prepare for apprenticeship employment in the auto body rebuilding and refinishing industry.
If the automotive industry rev you up, then Bates Technical College’s auto body program may be right for you. Experienced instructors teach students in classrooms that mirror industry. Students prepare for apprenticeship employment in the auto body rebuilding and refinishing industry. Upon successful completion of the program, students can qualify to take the I-CAR steel welding qualification test.
Contact Information:
Jason Carroll, Career Advisor
253-680-7410
South Campus
7:30AM – 4:00PM
Get the skills you need for the career you want.
More about the program:
Students prepare for apprenticeship employment in the auto body rebuilding and refinishing industry, serving independent auto shops, automotive dealerships, government agencies, utility firms, and other companies that maintain vehicle fleets. Positions include auto body repairer, automotive refinisher, frame repairer, glass installer, painter, renovator, and shop estimator. Upon successful completion of the program, students can qualify to take the I-CAR steel welding qualification test. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
Degrees & Certificates:
- AAS degree: Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
- Certificate of Competency: Auto Body Repair
- Certificate of Training: Automotive Refinishing
- CIP: 47.0603
Program Lengths:
- AAS program degree length: 6 Quarters
- Certificate of Competency: 6 Quarters
- Certificate of Training: 1-2 Quarters
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
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Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing AAS (113 Credits)
Description:- 6 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size: 18
- Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This degree offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. See course descriptions for more information.
- Students will be using paint guns, paint booths, frame rack, power and hand tools in this program.
- Students are responsible for purchasing their own boots, coveralls, and paint respirators.
Required Courses:
Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing AAS (113 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AUTOB101 Auto Body Math Applications 3 AUTOB102 Safety Principles 3 AUTOB103 Materials Identification 3 AUTOB104 Minor Body Repair Methods 5 AUTOB105 Major Panel Replacement 5 AUTOB106 Alignment - Sheet Metal 5 AUTOB107 Alignment - Bumpers 3 AUTOB108 Alignment - Head Lamps 1 AUTOB109 Trim and Accessories 3 AUTOB110 Window Mechanisms 4 AUTOB111 Introduction to Surface Preparation 2 AUTOB112 Surface Preparation Applications 5 AUTOB113 Advanced Surface Preparations 5 AUTOB201 Topcoat Systems 5 AUTOB202 Topcoat Systems Applications 5 AUTOB203 Shop Welding 5 AUTOB204 Unibody Alignment 5 AUTOB205 Body Over Frame Alignment 4 AUTOB206 Glass Installation 4 AUTOB207 Introduction to Plastic Repair 2 AUTOB208 Plastic Repair Methods 5 AUTOB210 Introduction to Estimating 4 AUTOB211 Special Projects 4 WBAS101 Welding Basics 8 Electives
General Education Requirements
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Communication (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CMST152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 CMST&240 Culture & Diversity in Health Care 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HIST&146 United States History I 5 HIST&147 United States History II 5 HIST&148 United States History III 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Natural Sciences
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Social Sciences
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BUS&101 Introduction to Business 5 BUS&201 Business Law 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 ECON&202 Macroeconomics 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Auto Body Repair Certificate of Competency (113 Credits)
Description:- 6 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size: 18
- Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This degree offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. See course descriptions for more information.
- Students will be using paint guns, paint booths, frame rack, power and hand tools in this program.
- Students are responsible for purchasing their own boots, coveralls, and paint respirators.
Required Courses:
Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing AAS (113 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AUTOB101 Auto Body Math Applications 3 AUTOB102 Safety Principles 3 AUTOB103 Materials Identification 3 AUTOB104 Minor Body Repair Methods 5 AUTOB105 Major Panel Replacement 5 AUTOB106 Alignment - Sheet Metal 5 AUTOB107 Alignment - Bumpers 3 AUTOB108 Alignment - Head Lamps 1 AUTOB109 Trim and Accessories 3 AUTOB110 Window Mechanisms 4 AUTOB111 Introduction to Surface Preparation 2 AUTOB112 Surface Preparation Applications 5 AUTOB113 Advanced Surface Preparations 5 AUTOB201 Topcoat Systems 5 AUTOB202 Topcoat Systems Applications 5 AUTOB203 Shop Welding 5 AUTOB204 Unibody Alignment 5 AUTOB205 Body Over Frame Alignment 4 AUTOB206 Glass Installation 4 AUTOB207 Introduction to Plastic Repair 2 AUTOB208 Plastic Repair Methods 5 AUTOB210 Introduction to Estimating 4 AUTOB211 Special Projects 4 WBAS101 Welding Basics 8 Electives
General Education Requirements
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Communication (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CMST152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 CMST&240 Culture & Diversity in Health Care 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HIST&146 United States History I 5 HIST&147 United States History II 5 HIST&148 United States History III 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Natural Sciences
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Social Sciences
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BUS&101 Introduction to Business 5 BUS&201 Business Law 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 ECON&202 Macroeconomics 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Automotive Refinishing Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
Description:- 1-2 quarter Certificate of Training
- Maximum class size: 18
- Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This degree offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. See course descriptions for more information.
- Students will be using paint guns, paint booths, frame rack, power and hand tools in this program.
- Students are responsible for purchasing their own boots, coveralls, and paint respirators.
- This certificate is primarily face-to-face. See course descriptions for more information.
Automotive Refinishing Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
No eligibility requirements have been provided.
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- National Median Salary: $43,580
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 13,600
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