MATC 2026-27 Catalog

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

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. Location: Oak Creek Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent recommended Waiting List: Yes. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov.

SEMESTER1 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 fi nishing 1 and Personal Safety ‡ ............................... 2 AUTOBY-304 Basic Auto Mechanical Systems ..................................... 1 AUTOBY-326 Sheet Metal Correction and Re fi nishing 2 ‡.................... 4 WELD-340 Welding for Auto Body Technicians ................................. 2 ENG-340 Workplace Communication ............................................. 2 (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG course SEMESTER2 AUTOBY-316 Applied Collision Repair 1 ‡ ............................................ 5 AUTOBY-317 Frame Measuring and Setup ‡ ....................................... 2 AUTOBY-312 Electrical Servicing for Auto Body Repairing ................... 1 SEMESTER3 AUTOBY-313 Introduction to Color Match and Aluminum ‡.................. 1 AUTOBY-314 Front-End Alignment ...................................................... 1 AUTOBY-315 Applied Collision Repair 2 ‡ ............................................ 5

Career Outlook Employment prospects are good for trained technicians.

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

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu .

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

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