AAS Collision Repair Technology

Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum Guide
Curriculum No. 147
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Collision Repair Technology
THE PROGRAM
This two-year degree program provides students with technical and general skills necessary for success in entry
level careers through supervisory positions in the auto collision repair industry. Technical skills are developed using
current technology and industry specifications. Students are also expected to improve communication skills and
environmental awareness through computer literacy, speech, writing, science and other general education courses.
Requires 64 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 Automtove 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
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Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum Guide
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Curriculum No. 147
Collision Repair Technology
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
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
TMAT 100Technical Mathematics
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(3)
SPRING SEMESTER CIS 101 Introduction to Computers 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
(3)
(4)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(4)
SUMMER SESSION
CRT 121 Damage Analysis
(4)
CRT 124 Structural Repairs
(4)
FALL SEMESTER BIO 101 Environmental Biology
ENG 109 Introduction to Technical Report Writing
COM 100Oral Communication
Social Science/Humanities elective
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
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
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete specific course and program requirements for A.A.S. degree as outlined in the Career/Occupational Programs section of the catalog. Each
curriculum identifies the specific course requirements needed to complete an A.A.S. degree.
2. Meet the residency requirement: a minimum of 15 credit hours in 100/200 level Kishwaukee College course work, applicable to the degree, for each
degree earned.
3. Fulfill the grade point average requirement of an overall 2.000 GPA in all required and elective course work applicable to the specific degree program
requirement.
4. Resolve any incomplete grades in Kishwaukee College course work applicable to the degree.
5. Apply for graduation in the Admissions, Registration, and Records office or through KishSOS.
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