COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY Students will be instructed in a series of I-CAR courses in NonStructural ProLevel 1 and Refinishing ProLevel 1, the industry standard for collision repair training. Students graduate with a variety of nationally recognized Platinum certificates from I-CAR. This program aligns with collision repair businesses needing to hire employees to maintain or become I-CAR Gold Class Professionals. This program makes students proficient at entry-level tasks. Students also have the opportunity to become certified as ASE Master Technicians. The Collision Technology Repair program is dedicated to providing the most current and complete information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology provides you with comprehensive training and industry recognized credentials for a successful career in collision repair. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: A graduate of this program will be able to do the following: * Use collision repair tools and equipment safely and effectively. * Analyze the structural design of a vehicle and its reaction to an impact. * Repair damaged metal. * Refinish vehicles. * Install panels. * Repair frame damage. MODEL SCHEDULE FOR COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY SEMESTER 1 CORT 107 Details of Body Construction CORT 111 Collision Repair Welding CORT 116 Repairing Damaged Panels & Metalworking ENG 106 Composition I MATH 126 Technical Mathematics I 4 4 4 3 3 SEMESTER 2 CORT 156 Introduction to Refinishing Procedures CORT 162 Panel Replacement, Adjustment, Corr. Protection CORT 166 Introduction to Frame Alignment and Repair CIS 111 Intro to Computer Applications ENG 216 Technical Report Writing 4 4 3 3 SEMESTER 3 CORT 212 Estimating Technology CORT 222 Aluminum Technology CORT 232 Non-Structural Technology MATH 111 Business Math BUSN 106 Small Business Management 4 4 4 3 3 SEMESTER 4 CORT 252 Structural Technology CORT 262 Refinishing Technology CORT 272 Mechanical Technology Science Elective Humanities Elective 4 4 4 3 3 4 ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS HEAL Elective HEAL 106 or HEAL 111 1 TOTAL CREDITS 73 Academic Catalog * 45