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AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR

Red Rocks Community College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 47.0603

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Lakewood, Colorado

    13300 W Sixth Ave, Lakewood, Colorado, 80228-1255

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingOperations MonitoringMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisRepairingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceInstallationEquipment SelectionTroubleshootingWritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingService Orientation

Knowledge

MechanicalEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingEducation and TrainingChemistryMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsAdministrative

Abilities

Near VisionManual DexterityVisualizationOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessVisual Color DiscriminationFinger DexterityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingControl PrecisionFar VisionFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual SpeedMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
  • Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
  • Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
  • Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
  • Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield o
  • Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity in
  • 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
  • Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
  • Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
  • Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior
  • Contact vendors to locate replacement parts for vehicles.
  • Discuss insurance claims with customers or damage claimants.
  • Review repair cost estimates and negotiate with automobile repair shops to secure agreement on cost of repairs.

Technology

Accounting softwareProject management softwareData base user interface and query softwareInventory management softwareFacilities management softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareOperating system softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareCalendar and scheduling softwarePoint of sale POS softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareCompiler and decompiler softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Abrasive disc wheelsAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable wrench setsAir compressorsAir-assisted spraying systemsAirless gravity pumpsAutomated paint mixing equipmentBlow torchesClaw hammersCompressed air systemsComputer terminalsDesktop computersElectric hoistsElectrically operated airless pumpsElectrostatic paint systemsAir knivesAwlsBuffing wheelsCaulking gunsCold chiselsCold knivesCordless drillsCut-out knivesDeburring toolsDriving wedgesGasket scrapersGlass cuttersGlass holdersAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenches

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking Conditions
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders51-9124.00
  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers49-3022.00
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers49-3021.00
  • Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage13-1032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Spray gun positioning — follow supervisor instructions to hold and direct spray guns onto articles under direct guidance on the production floor.
  • Primer and finish coatings — apply specified amounts to prepared surfaces following written work orders under close supervision in a manufacturing facility.
  • Hopper and reservoir filling — load coating materials into hoppers, troughs, or pans using conveyors or pails as directed by lead operators.
  • Hazardous waste disposal — follow established protocols to dispose of coating waste and solvents safely under direct supervision in compliance with facility rules.
  • Equipment cleaning — disassemble and clean spray guns and related power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths after each production run.
  • Work area housekeeping — clean equipment and surrounding work areas at the end of each shift following facility cleanliness standards.
  • Rust-resistant undercoats — assist in applying undercoats and caulk to seams on workpieces under the direction of experienced operators.
  • Basic defect recognition — identify visible surface flaws such as blisters or streaks on freshly coated parts and report findings to a supervisor.
  • Personal protective equipment — select and wear appropriate PPE including respirators and gloves before beginning coating tasks in a spray booth environment.
  • Inventory tracking software — enter basic material usage data into inventory management software under guidance to support supply chain recordkeeping.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
92%
Placement Rate
Not reported