Career Advantage Onsite DMACC Academies
Auto Collision Career Academy
This Tech Prep program introduces students to the highly technological industry of Auto Collision and Repair. Students will gain experience in the areas of basic shop operations, and procedures, welding, painting and shop safety. A total of 26 DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
Schedules:
- DMACC Ankeny Campus
Year 1: M-F 8:00-10:00am
- Ames Career Academy/Hunziker Center
Year 1: M-F 7:50-9:50am or 12:50-2:50pm;
Year 2: M-F 10:00-11:50am
| What kind of work will this prepare me to do in the future? |
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| What other courses should I take while in high school to prepare me for this career? |
| Composition, Speech, Business Math, Applied Math, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Business Law, Electronics, Industrial Arts, Keyboarding, Metals. |
| DMACC credits you can earn while in high school: | |
| Year One Classes | |
| CRR 150 | Basic Shop Safety – 1 credits A course designed to acquaint the student with the hazards in an auto collision facility. Emphasis on EPA regulations, OSHA guidelines and personal health and safety in the shop area. |
| CRR 325 | Sheet Metal Fundamentals – 5 credits Automobile design, the materials used in construction, collision, and corrective forces, and procedures for repair and services are analyzed through class and lab study. Prerequisite: CRR 101 must be taken concurrently with or prior to this course. |
| CRR 101 | Sheet Metal Welding – 2 credits Basic skills will be developed in oxygen-acetylene fusion welding and flame cutting. Gas metal arc (MIG) welding equipment; and attain basic understanding of procedures related to auto collision area. Safety is emphasized. |
| CRR 841 | Principles of Refinishing – 5 credits This course will give the student an overall understanding of the complexities of today's auto refinishing. Developing industry standard preparation habits and spray painting skills with various chemicals will be studied. |
| CRR 742 | Estimating Theory – 2 credits Vehicle damage estimating skills are needed to provide a written report. This report can then be used as a repair guide, a legal document, an analysis report and for business evaluation. Ability to use estimating guides and write estimates accurately will be emphasized. |
| Year Two Classes | |
| AUT 704 | Auto Heating & AC – 4 credits Provides instruction in the theory of operation of auto air conditioning and heating systems as well as diagnosing and servicing automotive air conditioning and heating systems. |
| CRR 877 | Refinishing Applications - 7 credits This course covers the application techniques and equipment used in auto collision repair shops for refinishing and will deal with potential problems with chemicals. Sheet metal and plastic parts repair and replacement in preparation for painting will also be studied in the lab. Shop and personal safety will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CRR 841 |
| How do I register? |
| See your high school principal or guidance counselor. |
DMACC Career Advantage/Career Academy Contacts
Alicia Harper
Academic Advisor
Email: ahharper@dmacc.edu
DMACC Career Academy/Hunziker Center, Ames
515-663-6707, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6707
Zoë Thornton
Academic Advisor
Email: zmthornton@dmacc.edu
DMACC Ankeny Campus
515-964-6898, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6898
Randy Gabriel
Director, Career and Technical Programming
Email: rgabriel1@dmacc.edu
Des Moines Area Community College
515-965-6011, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6011
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