Associate of Science Degree in Automotive Technology: Automotive Collision Repair-Refinishing and Paint Riverside City College

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. This includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, damage analysis, and estimating.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Develop entry-level skills and knowledge for employment in the automotive industry. i.e. employment in an auto body repair facility, automotive paint shop.
• Acquire the skills and knowledge to work safely in the lab/shop environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to become part of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR).