Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Auto Body Basic Repair and Restoration Certificate of Achievement

Auto Body Basic Repair and Restoration Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Automotive Body Basic Repair and Restoration certificate, the student demonstrates basic skills for employment as an automotive detailer and collision repair helper. After becoming employed, the student is eligible to take the examinations to be certified by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or receive certification for various courses taken through I-CAR, Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the basic knowledge of auto construction, parts, materials, tools and measurements.
  2. Demonstrate basic metal shape control.
  3. Demonstrate various basic welding procedures/skills.
  4. Demonstrate the required safety knowledge set forth by CCAR/SP2 Safety.

Core Requirements

Complete 12 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AUTOBODY 84A Introductory Auto Collision Repair Units: 6
AUTOBODY 84B Beginning Auto Collision Repair Units: 6

Restricted Electives

Area A

Complete 3 units selected from:

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
AUTOMECH 72 Basic Brakes, Suspensions, Wheel Alignment, and Maintenance Units: 3
AUTOMECH 73 Basic Engine Performance and Electrical Systems A6 Units: 3

Area B

Complete 3 units selected from:

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
INDUS 94 Industrial Mathematics and Algebra Units: 3

Any General Education-approved math course

Minimum Units Required: 18

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

For more information:

Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) 

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