FALL 2009
Spokane Community College
- 1810 North Greene Street
- Spokane, WA 99217-5399
- http://www.scc.spokane.edu/
Degrees and Certificates
Program Website
http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?autoTuition and Fees
http://icatalog.ccs.spokane.edu/fees.pdfAdditional Costs
| Books | $125-250 |
| Supplies and Equipment | $1800-2800 |
| * Estimate for six quarters. | |
Program Description
The Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician program teaches skills including metalwork, glasswork, refinishing, and welding. Instruction is primarily by demonstration and individual help in a shop situation where field conditions are simulated. This includes wire feed; plastic repair; a study of basic hand tools and their uses; basic metal straightening techniques; use of modern shop equipment; and basic refinishing methods. The advanced portion of the course involves practical applications in metal straightening; body and panel alignment; frame and chassis repair; and body repair including both major damage and miscellaneous repair. Modern refinishing and paint techniques are included.
A comprehensive study of automobile refinishing, material damage estimating, insurance procedures, and shop procedures is emphasized.
Students must complete each ABF and related course with a 2.0 grade or better before advancing to subsequent quarters.
Program Goals
- Understand the characteristics of metal and the principles of metal correction.
- Repair damaged bodies, frames, suspensions and sheet metal; remove and replace glass.
- Refinish complete vehicles and spot damaged areas with the latest in refinishing products and equipment.
- Estimate damage costs.
- Understand automotive electrical principles and minor services.
- Weld (wire feed) to industry standards.
- Understand basic shop operation.
- Understand hazardous waste management.
- Demonstrate shop safety practices.