Collision Repair - Kishwaukee College

Certificate
Curriculum Guide
Collision Repair
THE PROGRAM
This certificate program provides students with technical and general skills necessary for success in entry level
careers in the auto collision repair industry. Technical skills are developed using current technology and industry
specifications with an up-to-date curriculum that combines theory and hands-on laboratory projects. Requires 46
credit hours.
The CRT department at Kishwaukee College is NATEF accredited and has received recognition as an I-CAR Training
Alliance Member. I-CAR is a widely respected industry training organization on auto collision repair whose mission
is to provide training to technicians and insurance adjusters to ensure high standards. NATEF is the organization
responsible for certifying National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program standards.
The CRT Program is part of the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster: The planning, management,
and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and
technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile
equipment and facility maintenance. For more information, visit www.careertech.org/career-clusters/
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are currently over 200 million motor vehicles on America’s roads traveling over two and a half trillion miles
each year. Thousands of these vehicles are involved in collisions each day. When accidents happen, we turn to
Collision Repair technicians. Some CRT students find jobs as apprentices, repair technicians, estimators, managers,
paint technicians, insurance adjustors, and sales reps.
The field of Collision Repair Technology (CRT) is about more than sheet metal replacement and finishing. Collision
Repair is experiencing tremendous technological change with modern unibody vehicles, on-board computers,
power conveniences, air bags, and a variety of new plastic components. The Collision Repair technician must
develop expertise in several areas to get today’s vehicles back on the road… accurate body sectioning, welding, laser
measuring, and the use of hydraulic pulling equipment. Each damaged vehicle is unique, providing the technician the
rewards that come with using problem solving and artistry.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
•A set of hand tools is required. Average price $800–$1,500 (see website for list)
•Movable tool storage cabinet with lock
•Paint respirator
•Textbook and Program Workbook
Kishwaukee College | 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150-9699 | 815-825-2086
Certificate
Curriculum Guide
Collision Repair
COLLISION REPAIR
Curriculum No. 255
This certificate program is designed to provide students
with the knowledge required to work in an entry level
automotive collision repair career. Students are trained
in collision repair using up-to-date equipment, materials
and technology. Requires 46 credit hours.
FALL SEMESTER
CRT 111 Introduction to Collision Repair
CRT 112 Non-Structural Repairs
CRT 113 Welding for Collision Repair
CRT 114 Introduction to Coatings
CRT 143 Vehicle Systems I
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
SPRING SEMESTER
CRT 117 Collision Repair Business
CRT 128 Collision Refinish Processes
CRT 134 Tinting and Blending
CRT 137 Advanced Refinish Processes
CRT 144 Vehicle Systems II
(4)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(4)
SUMMER SEMESTER
CRT 121 Damage Analysis
(4)
CRT 124 Structural Repairs
(4)
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT
Greg Brink, Instructor
815-825-2086, ext. 3280
gregory.brink@kishwaukeecollege.edu
COUNSELORS
Counseling & Student Development Center
Phone: 815-825-2086, ext. 5070
Shelley Lawson, CT Administrative Assistant
815-825-2086, ext. 2030
shelley.lawson@kishwaukeecollege.edu
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete specific course and program graduation requirements for the Certificate of Completion as outlined in the Career/Occupational programs
section of the catalog. Each curriculum identifies the specific course requirements needed to complete a Certificate of Completion.
2. Meet the College’s academic residency requirement.
3. Achieve an overall 2.000 GPA in all Kishwaukee College required and elective course work applicable to the Certificate program requirements.
4. Resolve any incomplete grades in Kishwaukee College course work applicable to the certificate.
5. Apply for graduation in the Admissions, Registration, and Records office.
Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action Policy
It is the policy of Kishwaukee College not to tolerate sexual harassment in any form nor to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, creed, religion, national origin,
disability status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. Kishwaukee College complies with the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act of 1975. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at Kishwaukee College: 815-825-2086, ext. 2200.
Accessibility Assistance
Individuals needing accommodations to access the courses, programs, services, or activities publicized in this catalog should contact the Assistive Resources Center
Coordinator, Room A1317, regarding course accommodations or the office of a college staff member sponsoring the program, service, or activity for which there is
accessibility concern. Voice: 815-825-2086, ext. 3960.
Kishwaukee College | 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150-9699 | 815-825-2086
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