Automotive Refinishing Assistant II (AP71)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Americus

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.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required plus achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation: 10

Courses 10 credits
ACRP 2001
Corequisites: ACRP 1000, ACRP 1010

This course covers the safety precautions followed during the painting and refinishing processes used in a shop during collision repairs. Basic surface preparation will be discussed and practiced. Spray gun types and basic operations will be introduced.

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ACRP 2002
Corequisites: ACRP 1000, ACRP 2001

This course covers the fundamental refinishing tasks of mixing, matching and applying various types of automotive paints. Paint defect causes and cures will be examined in depth. Final delivery detailing and tasks will also be practiced and discussed.

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