Program Description
The Refinishing Assistant II program is an advanced certificate option for students who complete the Automotive Refinishing Assistant I program. This program is designed to produce graduates who are entry level paint and refinishing specialists. Topics will include surface preparation, paint identification, spray gun equipment, spray gun techniques, blending, and tinting and matching of colors.
Special Note:
This TCC is embedded so you will need to have taken ACRP 1000 before you can attempt this program as it is a prerequisite course.
Career Information
Occupation
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 10% nationally and 40% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $36,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Joseph Little
Automotive Collision Repair Instructor
Academic Building C2314
404-225-4007
jlittle@atlantatech.edu
Cosell Locklin
Automotive Collision Repair Instructor
Academic Building C2314
404+225-4609
clocklin@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 term
Credit Hours: 10
Estimated Program Cost: $2,084
Required Courses
Occupational Courses - (10 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 10
Program Outcomes
1. Graduate should follow a methodical estimation and repair process while working in any collision repair shop.
2. Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information during collision repair processes.
3. Graduate should display competence in vehicle refinishing tasks.
4. Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems, components, and finishes.
5. Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.