Auto Body Repair Certificate - Level 1



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair (Metal Repair 1)

An introduction to basic metal straightening procedures utilizing hand and air tools with appropriate plastic filler application techniques. Personal and environmental safety practices will be taught. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and five hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 1315 Vehicle Trim and Hardware

An introduction to tools and assembly procedures required in the repair of collision damage with emphasis on safety. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing (Refinishing 1)

An introduction to current refinishing products shop safety and equipment used in the automotive refinishing industry. Emphasis on surface preparation masking techniques and use and care of paint guns. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 1391 Special Topics: Custom Fabrication & Paint

A study of custom fabrication and paint as it applies to cars and street rods. Modifications of both exterior and chassis will be covered.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 1419.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 2353 Color Analysis and Paint Matching (Refinishing 3)

Advanced course in color theory color analysis tinting and advanced blending techniques for acceptable paint matching. Extended use of gun techniques and final detailing procedures. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

ABDR 1458.


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
16






Total Program Hours
16



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Auto body repair remains an in-demand career field with ample job opportunities. Northeast Texas Community College offers a very strong program that covers all aspects of auto body repair and reconstruction, including body-over-frame and unitized-construction. An emphasis is placed on procedures used in the collision repair industry. In this program, students will learn through a combination of classroom work and hands-on shop experience.



Recommended High School Endorsement
Business and Industry

Program Director
Faculty Advisor