AUTO BODY REPAIR | Austin Community College District

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementSpeaking

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingMathematics

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationManual DexterityOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingFinger DexterityNear VisionVisual Color DiscriminationOral Expression

Tasks

File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and over
Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down weld

Technology

Accounting softwareCalendar and scheduling softwarePoint of sale POS softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir compressorsAir hammersAir pressure gaugesAlignment machinesAlignment squaresAnvilsBlow torchesBody sawsBondo spreadersBrazing equipmentBuffing machinesCalipers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-3021.00	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	title_inference	$51,680 median$87,040 top	+1.62%	280

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

Hand tools and power sanders — follow step-by-step instructions to file, grind, and smooth filled body surfaces under direct supervisor guidance in a production shop.
Dent removal hammers and dolly blocks — position and use under supervision to beat out minor dents from vehicle body panels on a shop floor.
Masking tape and protective paper — apply to bumpers, windows, and trim to shield them from paint overspray following demonstrated shop procedures.
Sandpaper and orbital sanders — sand body areas designated for painting according to supervisor directions in a collision repair bay.
Primer and paint spraygun — apply primer coat to small repaired surface sections under close technician oversight in a paint booth.
Supervisor work orders — read and follow written and verbal instructions identifying which vehicle parts to restore or replace within a given time estimate.
Basic hand wrenches — assist in fitting replacement panels into position under direct guidance from a lead technician on the shop floor.
Visual inspection checklists — identify obvious surface defects or incomplete repairs on finished vehicles by comparing work against shop quality standards.
Shop safety protocols — recognize and follow established hazard-control procedures, including PPE use, when working with grinding, welding, and paint equipment.
Inventory and parts records — locate and retrieve specified replacement parts from shop stock using basic organizational systems under direction.

Course Pathway

4 courses in this program

14 courses

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ABDR 1419BASIC METAL REPAIR

4 cr

ABDR 1315VEHICLE TRIM AND HARDWARE

3 cr

ABDR 1431BASIC REFINISHING

4 cr

ABDR 1301AUTO BODY REPAIR AND REPAINTING

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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