Advisor:  Mr. Luke Howell
601-635-6261

What is Collision Repair Technology?

Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry level into the Collision Repair and Refinishing trade.  Upon completion of this program, the students will be prepared for beginning positions as body, frame, and refinish technicians.  Students will be provided theory and practical repair and refinish work beginning with basic applications and progressing on to heavy collision repairs requiring major body and frame alignment and panel replacement.  The instruction includes all phases necessary to teach collision repair including glass replacement, welding, replacement of hardware, and trim items, cosmetic and structural repairs.

Students enrolling in Collision Repair Technology are offered three study options, the 2 year Associates Degree or the 1 or 2 year Certificate options.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY TRAINING
Glass Installation and Sealing
Welding (GMAW) and Plasma Cutting
Replacement of Hardward and Trim Items
Cosmetic Repairs to Metal and Plastic
Structural Repairs to Metal and Plastic Components
Vehicle Painting
Shop Management Techniques
Collision Analysis and Estimation

Courses of Study - Associate Degree Option (CRTT) 

First Semester
ABT 1143 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I
ABT 1223 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I
ABT 1443 Mechanical and Electrical Componets I
ABT 1314 Refinishing I
ENG 1113  English Composition I

Second Semester
ABT 1153 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II
ABT 1233 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II
ABT 1453 Mechanical and Electrical Componets II
ABT 1324 Refinishing II
MAT 1313  College Algebra or a Lab Science

Third Semester
ABT 2163 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III
ABT 2243 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III
ABT 2333 Refinishing III
ABT 2713 Collision Analysis and Estimation
Social/Behavior Science Elective

Fourth Semester
ABT 2173 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair IV
ABT 2253 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair IV
ABT 2343 Refinishing IV
ABT 2813 Shop Operations and Procedures
CTE 2001 CPAS Preparation
SPT 1113  Oral Communications
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective

Approved Electives / Career - Technical 
Work-Based Learning Semesters 3 and 4

WBL 191(1-3)
WBL 192(1-3)
WBL 193(1-3)
WBL 291(1-3)
WBL 292(1-3)
WBL 293(1-3)

 

Courses of Study - Certificate Option (1 or 2 year)

FIRST YEAR- ONE OR TWO YEAR CERTIFICATES

First Semester
ABT 1143 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I
ABT 1223 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I
ABT 1443 Mechanical and Electrical Componets I
ABT 1314 Refinishing I

Second Semester
ABT 1153 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II
ABT 1233 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II
ABT 1453 Mechanical and Electrical Componets II
ABT 1324 Refinishing II
CTE 2001 CPAS Preparation

SECOND YEAR - TWO YEAR CERTIFICATE

Third Semester (2 year certificate only)
ABT 2163 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III
ABT 2243 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III
ABT 2333 Refinishing III
ABT 2713 Collision Analysis and Estimation

Fourth Semester (2 year certificate only)
ABT 2173 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair IV
ABT 2253 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair IV
ABT 2343 Refinishing IV
ABT 2813 Shop Operations and Procedures
CTE 2001 CPAS Preparation

General Information

1. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.  You must take the ACT as well, however, there is no requirement on what is scored.
2. The college catalog contains an application, housing information, financial aid information, scholarship information, a more detailed description of the auto body courses, and answers most questions that new students generally have.  Simply check the index for the topic of interest.  Feel free to phone and ask for a catalog if you are interested in one.
3. More financial aid information may be obtained by phoning or writing ECCC financial aid office.  Phone 601-635-2111, ext. 378
4. Questions concerning application for admission should be directed to the admissions office.  Phone 601-635-2111, ext. 207
5. Visits to our campus and auto body shop are encouraged and welcome

 

   For information concerning the Collision Repair Technology program, email the Counselor of Career-Technical Instruction or contact ECCC, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS  39327, 601-635-2111, ext. 214 or toll free at 1-877-GO-2-ECCC