Major Code
705B

This certificate builds on the basic certificate, providing students with knowledge and skills in the areas of frame repair, glass service, chassis repair, electrical system repair and automotive collision repair appraisal. Students who successfully complete this certificate are prepared to take the ASE Auto Body Certification exam and to begin their career as an auto body repair technician.

Career Ready Pathway (12 Months)

Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.

Course Requirements - Fall Semester

16

ABR100 Auto Body Welding

3

ABR105 Sheet Metal Repair

2

ABR110 Fiberglass Panel and Plastic Repair

2

ABR115 Basic Auto Body Repair

4

ABR120 Auto Painting and Refinishing

4

ABR125 Auto Body Careers

1

Course Requirements - Spring Semester

16

ABR130 Automotive Collision Appraisal

1

ABR135 Frame Repair

6

ABR140 Glass Service

1

ABR145 Intermediate Auto Body Repair

6

ABR150 Chassis and Electrical Systems for Auto Collision

2

Course Requirements - Summer Semester

6

ABR215 Advanced Auto Body Repair

3

ABR297 Auto Body Internship

1

or

ABR298 Auto Body Internship

2

or

ABR299 Auto Body Internship

3

Program Total

38