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Collision Repair Technology

Collision Repair Technology
Nashua Community College > Programs > Collision Repair Technology
Overview
Program of Study
Program Outcomes
Special Requirements
Overview

The Collision Repair Technology Program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to enter the collision repair industry. The Collision Repair student will study the theory of repair and actually perform each of the different types of repairs (panel replacement, frame straightening, refinishing, etc.) on damaged vehicles. The Collision Repair Technology Program is Master Certified and accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation in the following areas: damage analysis/estimating/ customer service, painting and refinishing, non-structural analysis and repair, structural analysis and repair, and mechanical/electrical components.

The students will work in a controlled, safe environment and have hands-on training on modern equipment including:

  • A new heated, down-draft spray booth, mixing room and prep station
  • A drive-on frame straightening machine with computerized and mechanical measuring systems
  • An on site paint mixing system
  • HVLP Spray Equipment

Graduates of this program will satisfy an industry need for well- educated and technically-trained people. Typical positions available in the collision industry include:

  • Collision Repair Technician
  • Refinish Technician
  • Automotive Frame Technician
  • Automobile Damage Estimator
  • Shop Manager
  • Sales Representative
  • Automotive Detailer


Program of Study

Total Credits:
71

Course Sequencing

First Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CRTN101N
Basic Collision Repair**
4
CRTN102N
Introduction to Collision Repair**
3
CRTN105N
Basic Automotive Refinishing**
4
ENGL101N
College Composition
4
MATH105N
Technical Mathematics
4

First Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CRTN125N
Intermediate Automotive Refinishing
4
CRTN135N
Mechanical/Electrical Systems I
3
CRTN140N
Collision Repair Welding**
3
CRTN151N
Intermediate Collision Repair
4
English/Communications Elective +
3

English/Communications Elective

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive General Education Electives  from the Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements


Summer Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CRTN190N
Collision Repair Co-Op Work Experience
2

Second Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CRTN210N
Structural Analysis and Repair
6
CRTN235N
Mechanical/Electrical Systems II
3
PHYS101N
Physical Science I
4
Behavioral Social Science or Non-Behavioral Social Science Elective +
3

Behavioral Social Science or Non-Behavioral Social Science Elective

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive General Education Electives  from the Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements


Second Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
CRTN201N
Advanced Collision Repair
4
CRTN225N
Advanced Automotive Refinishing
4
CRTN230N
Estimating and Customer Service: A Capstone Experience
3
CRTN245N
Mechanical/Electrical Systems III
3
Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective +
3

Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective

Total Credits: 3

General Education

View the comprehensive General Education Electives  from the Elective Requirements main page.

General Education Requirements

Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability.


Total Credits:
71

Program Outcomes

Upon the completion of the degree in Collision Repair Technology, graduates will be able to:

  1. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair various automotive systems using ASE guidelines.
  2. Use technology and basic scientific principles for research and problem solving.
  3. Employ effective written and oral communication skills.
  4. Employ effective technical writing skills.
  5. Utilize mathematical logic and analysis for problem solving.
  6. Understand the connections between individuals and society.
  7. Have the ability to achieve ASE Master Certification.
  8. Perform reading skills at a college level.
  9. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.

 
 
Special Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements, Collision Repair Technology applicants should be aware of the following criteria:

  1. A minimum of one year of high school Algebra I is recommended.
  2. Basic skills in written English are required.
  3. A basic automotive tool kit and roll cabinet are required. Accepted students needing tools may purchase tool kits at a college-sponsored Tool Day in August at a substantial discount.
  4. Students are expected to possess a good work ethic and a strong desire to learn.
  5. A valid driver’s license is required.

Students should familiarize themselves with the Industry and Transportation General Education Policies located in the General Education Policies section of this Catalog

Technical Standards: Please refer to Technical Standards section in this catalog for details regarding this program.

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