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Advanced Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing

San Bernardino Valley College

Long CertificateCIP: 47.0603

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Dates

Since Jan 1975

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • San Bernardino, California

    701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, California, 92410-2798

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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: developing (Level 2)(based on Long Certificate)

  • Spray gun technique — hold and maneuver spray guns with consistent arm-hand steadiness to achieve uniform coverage on varied article shapes during routine production runs.
  • Coating application — spray primers and decorative or finish coatings in specified amounts on prepared surfaces with minimal oversight across standard product lines.
  • Painting operation monitoring — observe ongoing coating operations to detect flaws such as blisters, runs, or streaks and make basic equipment adjustments to correct causes.
  • Equipment reassembly — disassemble, clean, and correctly reassemble sprayers and power equipment using appropriate solvents and tools between production cycles.
  • Material replenishment — independently fill hoppers, reservoirs, and pans with correct coating materials according to production schedules and material specifications.
  • Seam sealing and undercoating — apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams on a range of components following quality standards with limited supervision.
  • Hazardous waste handling — manage disposal of hazardous coating materials in accordance with facility safety and environmental regulations without prompting.
  • Color and finish quality checks — use visual color discrimination skills to compare coated surfaces against approved color standards and flag non-conforming parts.
  • Minor equipment repairs — perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on spray equipment to minimize production downtime in a light-manufacturing environment.
  • Scheduling and time software — use calendar, scheduling, and time accounting software to log production activities and track task completion during daily operations.

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.

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