Auto Body Technology
Auto Body Technology
Are you considering a career in the auto body collision
repair industry? Do you love cars and enjoy working
with your hands? The auto body repair technician of
today is in high demand. The need for technical and
academic skills has become more important than ever
and a career in auto body technology may be exactly
what you’ve been looking for.
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399
(805) 922-6966
www.hancockcollege.edu
Allan Hancock College is committed to providing
low-cost, high-tech training in auto collision repair.
We offer a degree in auto body technology and
certificates in auto body metal and refinishing.
The auto body curriculum is designed to prepare you
for employment in entrylevel positions in auto body
metal repair, frame and body alignment, and painting
(cars, trucks, boats, RV, equipment, etc.) The program
also provides you continuing professional updates if
you are currently employed in the trade.
For more information
Auto Body Technology is one of the career technical
education programs at Allan Hancock College within
the deparment of Industrial Technology. It resides in
the Transportation industry sector.
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Allan Hancock College is a California public
community college in northern Santa Barbara
County serving more than 11,000 credit
students each semester. The college offers
Eric Mason, auto body instructor
Phone: 805.922.6966 ext. 3510
[email protected]
Or visit our website at
www.hancockcollege.edu/cte
degrees and certificates in more than 100
fields of study from accounting to welding.
The college has a campus in Santa Maria
and centers in Lompoc, Solvang, and at
Vandenberg AFB.
The Allan Hancock Joint Community College District is committed to the active promotion of diversity
and equal access and opportunities to all staff, students, and applicants, including qualified members of
underrepresented/protected groups. The college assures that no person shall be discriminated against
because of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, medical
condition, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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Auto Body
Technology
t Associate in Science Degree
t Auto Body Metal Certificate
t Auto Body Refinishing Certificate
Auto Body Technology
The associate in science degree and certificate
options in auto collision repair at Allan Hancock
College will prepare you for a successful career in
the auto body and transportation industry. As a
graduate of the auto body technology program,
you will have mastered the tools and equipment
necessary to repair collision damage, correct
structural frame damage, prepare vehicle surfaces
and perform spot and complete paint job repairs.
Excellent opportunities exist for both men and
women in collision repair. Although traditionally
a male-dominated industry, a growing number of
women are entering the field each year.
The curriculum at Allan Hancock College is
committed to addressing emerging technologies
to stay competitive in the industry. In just two years
you will be trained as an entry level technician with
the math, reading, writing, and computer skills
needed to succeed in the automotive body and
paint repair field.
Equipment:
t Computer operated Shark Blackhawk
sonar measuring system
t Chief Goliath frame rack
t Unispotter Dent Fix
t Two-post lift
t Full assortment of Snap On® tools
t Two paint booths (one heated booth)
t Nason paint mixing system
t MIG welders
t Cutting torches
Employment Opportunities:
Auto Body Metal (Certificate of Achievement)
Positions include (but not limited to):
18 units constitute the certificate.
t Detailers
t Paint Prep/Polishers
t Painters
t Body Technicians
t Quality Control Inspectors
t Estimators
t Parts managers
Required core courses (18 units):
AB 351
AB 353
AB 356
AB 360
AT 303
According to industry statistics, there is a shortage
of about 20,000 auto body technicians per year. This
means that 200,000 jobs could become available in
the next decade and employment is available in nearly every geographic location. National employment
estimates for this occupation as reported by the U.S.
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment Statistics, www.bls.gov) show
annual salary estimates between $22,350 - $62,750.
Auto Body Technology (A.S.)
A major of 23 units is required for the associate in
science degree.
Required core courses (17 units):
AB 351
AB 353
AB 356
AB 358
AB 360
Auto Body - Metal
Auto Body - Repair
Automotive Painting Techniques
Automotive Refinishing
Collision and Painting Repair
3 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
5 units
Plus a minimum of 6 units from the following:
AT 303
WLD T 106
Automotive Electricity
Beginning Welding
4 units
3 units
Auto Body - Metal
Auto Body - Repair
Automotive Painting Techniques
Collision and Painting Repair
Automotive Electricity
3 units
3 units
3 units
5 units
4 units
Auto Body Refinishing
(Certificate of Accomplishment)
15 units constitute the certificate.
Required core courses (15 units):
AB 351
AB 354
AB 356
AB 358
AB 360
Auto Body - Metal
Selected Auto Body Paint Projects
Automotive Painting Techniques
Automotive Refinishing
Collision and Painting Repair
3 units
1 unit
3 units
3 units
5 units