MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Academic & Career Pathway Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician PROGRAM CODE: 31-405-1

Technical Diploma

COURSE

CREDITS

AUTOBY-322 Sheet Metal Correction and Fundamentals ‡ .................. 4 AUTOBY-301 Plastic and Composites Repair ‡ .................................... 1 AUTOBY-323 Estimating and Damage Analysis ‡.................................... 1 AUTOBY-325 Re nishing 1 and Personal Safety ‡ ............................... 2 AUTOBY-304 Basic Auto Mechanical Systems ..................................... 1 AUTOBY-326 Sheet Metal Correction and Re nishing 2 ‡.................... 4 AUTOBY-312 Electrical Servicing for Auto Body Repairing ................... 1 AUTOBY-316 Applied Collision Repair 1 ‡ ............................................ 5 AUTOBY-317 Frame Measuring and Setup ‡ ....................................... 2 ENG-340 Workplace Communication ............................................. 2 (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG course WELD-340 Welding for Auto Body Technicians ................................. 2 AUTOBY-313 Introduction to Color Match and Aluminum ‡.................. 1 AUTOBY-314 Front-End Alignment ...................................................... 1 AUTOBY-315 Applied Collision Repair 2 ‡ ............................................ 5

Location: Oak Creek Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirement: High school diploma or GED recommended Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Apply at fafsa.gov. Use School Code 003866. Program Description Get started in an auto repair career. This program prepares you for employment with automobile dealerships, body shops and manufacturing jobs requiring spray painting ability. With instructor’s consent, portions of this program may be taken off campus for co-op credit.

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this diploma

‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

Career Outlook Employment prospects are good for trained technicians.

Program Learning Outcomes • Straighten collision damaged sheet metal. • Re nish automobile body parts. • Replace nonstructural panels and parts. • Perform collision repair welding procedures.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-8901 or mctpathway@matc.edu

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