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Updates for classes continuing in the fall Read More

Thank you for your patience over the last few months as we’ve had to adjust our classes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of our programs from the 2019-2020 academic year have extended to the 2020-2021 academic year. You can view your schedule for classes beginning in August 2020 through your student hub.

Please note: Schedules and on-campus times may shift if the CDC, CDPHE, DPS, or CDHE change guidelines.

If you are on a payment plan, please continue to make payments as scheduled. If you’d like to discuss options for extending your payment plan, email treasury@emilygriffith.edu.

If your financial aid is impacted by the schedule changes, the Financial Aid department will notify you via email.

Learn more about how we are offering safe classes this fall here.

For more resources regarding COVID-19, click here.

Due to winter weather and poor travel conditions, Denver Public Schools will have a 100% remote-learning live instruction (synchronous learning) day for all students on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Ready to register for classes? Follow these steps. Read More

After you have submitted your application and successfully met program requirements, you should receive a message letting you know that you are eligible to register for classes. If you have submitted an application, but have not yet received a message about registration, reach out to your career navigator.

If you have not yet completed an application, you can do that here.

Once you are ready to register for classes, please follow these instructions to sign up for class:

Log into the student hub and submit your registration request. You will need to use your Student ID number as your username.
Please change your password under password management.
After logging in, click on the Student Tab (Located at the top left side of the page)
You will see Registration Request in the menu. Click this link and select the course that you would like to take. There may be multiple course options available but you only need to select one. Click the plus sign next to each option to see more information about the course.
Click the submit button.
Once you have submitted your request, your Career Navigator will review the request and let you know once you have been registered for the course.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please reach out to your career navigator or call us at 720-423-4700.

Update: Emily Griffith Technical College’s response to recent violence against the AAPI community Read More

Update: Emily Griffith Technical College’s response to recent violence against the AAPI community

Since the pandemic took hold in the United States last March, there has been an increase in hate and violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander community across the country. This violence has continued in recent weeks culminating in the shooting of eight people including six Asian women in Atlanta on March 16th, 2021.

Racism and discrimination against the AAPI community has deep roots in our country, including racist policies starting in the 1880s with the Chinese Exclusion Act to through Japanese internment during World War II. Rhetoric regarding the coronavirus from our previous administration has continued to fuel this violence and hate.

We need to be here for one another as we deal with these events. We need to be open and able to have challenging conversations with each other, so we can navigate this together and seek the necessary change to make our world a better place.

At Emily Griffith, and alongside Denver Public Schools, we will continue to be a safe and welcoming space for all who wish to learn. Our staff, faculty and students deserve to be in an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate for any reason and we value your color, culture, origin, ancestry, class, career, religion, gender, orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

As a college, we are saddened by these violent acts and are reaffirming our commitment to breaking down biases, inequalities and inequities.

Please continue to treat one another with respect and compassion. Seek to understand. Always stand up for what is right, filling in the gap when someone cannot stand up for themselves.

Educational Resources:

–Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Organization focused on advancing civil and human rights for Asian Americans and on building and promoting a fair and equitable society for all.

–The Center for Asian Pacific American Women: The Center strives to nurture our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by expanding leadership capacity, fostering awareness of AAPI issues, creating a supportive network of AAPI women leaders, and strengthening community.

–Mental Health Center of Denver: Statement on the organization’s commitment to supporting the AAPI community here in Denver and Colorado.

Additional Resources here.

Mental Health Resources:

– Colorado Crisis Services: Free, confidential, professional, 24/7 support. Call 1-844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255.

– Crisis Text Line: If you are feeling anxious or concerned about anything right now, contact the Crisis Text Line. The text line is run by trained volunteer crisis counselors who help people talk through whatever is paining them, making them feel anxious, etc. They provide a safe, supportive space to share whatever you’re going through. Text 741741 to connect.

Automotive Collision Repair

We have full-time and part-time start dates throughout the year! Give us a call at 720-423-4700 to find out when our next available start date is.

Welding, painting, metalwork. Restoring vehicles old and new. These are examples of what you can do as a Automotive Collision Repair Technician.

What is Automotive Collision Repair? Automotive Collision Repair involves repairing and restoring the bodies of vehicles of all types, including metal work, welding and painting. Auto Collision Repair technicians also do custom body work – designing and modifying old and new vehicles.

At Emily Griffith, our part-time evening program will give you hands-on experience with all aspects of automotive body work, including frame and structural alignment, plastic repair, painting, detailing, welding and more.

Latest technology: Our state-of-the-art facility includes a GARMAT downdraft spray booth along with two matching prep decks for painting, a new 3M fresh air system, a Chief Titan 360 frame rack with computerized measurement system, and 6 clean air welding booths.

Convenient classes: Classes are in the evenings from 6pm-10pm so you can continue to work.

High-demand career: Enjoy a 78 percent job placement rate in the GIS field with your Emily Griffith GIS certificate.

Want more information? Get the Automotive Collision Repair Program Flyer and the Automotive Collision Repair Checklist.

What Can I Do with an Emily Griffith Automotive Collision Repair Certificate?

Graduates from Emily Griffith’s Automotive Collision Repair program use their certificate to up their technology game at their current jobs or to work in jobs such as the following:

Auto collision estimator
Auto repair and body shops
Restoration and custom shops
Car dealerships
Insurance estimator

Other potential career paths include jobs in custom painting and graphics, non-structural repairs, service advising, insurance adjustment.

How Emily Powered My Career

“They gave me the opportunity to learn—they gave me a scholarship.” Ariana Gonzales, Automotive Service Graduate

Skilled Trades

$7,426

Approximate cost. Additional material and book fees may apply

Part Time Program

18 Months

Program length

5/17/2021

Next Start Date

8/16/21

Available Start Dates

Apply to Emily Griffith Technical College

Course Information

Required Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
ACT 110	Safety in Collision Repair	2
ACT 111	Metal Welding and Cutting I	3
ACT 121	Non-Structural Repair Preparation	3
ACT 122	Panel Repair and Replacements	3
ACT 123	Metal Finishing and Body Filling	3
ACT 131	Structural Damage Diagnosis	3
ACT 141	Refinishing Safety	1
ACT 142	Surface Preparation I	2
ACT 143	Spray Equipment Operation	2
ACT 144	Refinishing I	2
ACT 151	Plastics and Adhesives I	1
ACT 170	Auto Collision Tech Lab Exp I	3
ACT 171	Auto Collision Tech Lab II	3
ACT 211	Metal Welding and Cutting II	2
ACT 241	Paint Defects	3
ACT 243	Refinishing II	2
ACT 251	Plastics and Adhesives II	1
ACT 110	Safety in Collision Repair	2
ACT 111	Metal Welding and Cutting I	3
ACT 121	Non-Structural Repair Preparation	3
ACT 122	Panel Repair and Replacements	3
ACT 123	Metal Finishing and Body Filling	3
ACT 131	Structural Damage Diagnosis	3
ACT 132	Structural Damage Repair	3
ACT 141	Refinishing Safety	1
ACT 142	Surface Preparation I	2
ACT 143	Spray Equipment Operation	2
ACT 144	Refinishing I	2
ACT 151	Plastics and Adhesives I	1
ACT 170	Auto Collision Tech Lab Exp I	3
ACT 171	Auto Collision Tech Lab II	3
ACT 172	Auto Collision Tech Lab III	3
ACT 205	Estimating and Shop Management	3
ACT 211	Metal Welding and Cutting II	2
ACT 241	Paint Defects	3
ACT 243	Refinishing II	2
ACT 251	Plastics and Adhesives II	1

ACT 110 Safety in Collision Repair

Introduces the student to safety techniques and operation as it relates to shop safety and industry standards. The student is exposed to regulations and collision shop operations. In addition, the student becomes involved with VICA, developing writing and speaking skills.

Start Date: 05/17/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 110 Safety in Collision Repair

Introduces the student to safety techniques and operation as it relates to shop safety and industry standards. The student is exposed to regulations and collision shop operations. In addition, the student becomes involved with VICA, developing writing and speaking skills.

Start Date: 05/17/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I

Covers sheet metal oxygen-acetylene welding and MIG welding techniques including safety, materials, equipment and setups. Personal and vehicle protective measures prior to welding procedures is presented.

Start Date: 06/08/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I

Covers sheet metal oxygen-acetylene welding and MIG welding techniques including safety, materials, equipment and setups. Personal and vehicle protective measures prior to welding procedures is presented.

Start Date: 06/08/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation

Covers the basic characteristics of preparation for automotive repair. Students familiarize themselves with damage analysis, extent of damage and the sequence of repair. Focuses on removal of vehicle components and protection of panels along with storage and labeling of parts. Safety procedures and equipment use are included.

Start Date: 09/15/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements

Covers straightening techniques including tension pulls/stress relief, metal finishing, metal shrinking and use of fillers. Emphasizes the identification, handling and replacement of parts such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts and accessories. Training covers the use of adhesives, sound deadeners and welding methods performed during repairs.

Start Date: 10/12/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling

Develops skills in metal finishing, metal shrinking, and the use of cosmetic fillers. Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to perform these tasks, including use, selection and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected. Paint less Dent Repair Tools will also be introduced in this course along with beginning level repair techniques.

Start Date: 11/09/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis

Focuses on methods of frame measurement using dimension charts and service manuals. Includes the use of self-centering gauges and mechanical and electronic measuring. Appropriate terms and definitions of vehicle structures and vehicle diagnosis is covered including identification and analysis of damage. Includes the techniques for basic hook ups and safety procedures used in making corrective pulls.

Start Date: 06/14/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 141 Refinishing Safety

Covers correct use of safety procedures used in refinishing. Proper fit and use of various types of protective equipment is emphasized. The identification of tools and equipment, with use and maintenance is covered including national guidelines for proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials.

Start Date: 06/01/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 141 Refinishing Safety

Covers correct use of safety procedures used in refinishing. Proper fit and use of various types of protective equipment is emphasized. The identification of tools and equipment, with use and maintenance is covered including national guidelines for proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials.

Start Date: 06/01/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 142 Surface Preparation I

Performs surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare materials and priming. The application of primers includes rationale and use of colored primers and sealers. In addition, the course will cover spot-priming for repaired areas.

Start Date: 01/18/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation

Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun operations.

Start Date: 02/02/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 144 Refinishing I

Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of automotive paint systems. Course includes locating color codes, mixing formulas, matching and selections of materials. Proper paint gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques.

Start Date: 02/17/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I

Designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components and choosing adhesives using the latest manufacturer's repair techniques.

Start Date: 12/13/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 170 Auto Collision Tech Lab Exp I

Designed to prepare the student to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

Start Date: 08/16/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 171 Auto Collision Tech Lab II

Course is a continuation of Lab experience. Designed to prepare the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

Start Date: 05/11/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II

Covers mig welding procedures of seam weld, stitch welds and destructive testing. Resistance spot welding, which includes two-sided spot weld, plasma cutting, safety, materials, and equipment and operating procedures, with emphasis on shop safety are also presented.

Start Date: 07/01/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II

Covers mig welding procedures of seam weld, stitch welds and destructive testing. Resistance spot welding, which includes two-sided spot weld, plasma cutting, safety, materials, and equipment and operating procedures, with emphasis on shop safety are also presented.

Start Date: 07/01/2021

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 241 Paint Defects

Covers paint defects. Emphasizes the causes of paint defects with methods to cure problems during and after refinishing procedures. Students learn to identiy the proper surface preparations to apply prior to refinishing. Training includes using paint equipment and determining paint film thickness with proper temperatures for refinishing.

Start Date: 03/08/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 243 Refinishing II

In this advanced course students learn the necessary skills used to tint and blend panels working with the latest finishes and paints. Special coatings and procedures are covered in this course.

Start Date: 04/11/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II

Emphasizes advanced plastic and adhesives. The current state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components using the latest manufacturer's repair techniques are presented. Sheet Molded Compound procedures and the use of proper adhesives is covered.

Start Date: 01/05/2022

Instructor: Jeremy Barrera

ACT 110 Safety in Collision Repair

Introduces the student to safety techniques and operation as it relates to shop safety and industry standards. The student is exposed to regulations and collision shop operations. In addition, the student becomes involved with VICA, developing writing and speaking skills.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I

Covers sheet metal oxygen-acetylene welding and MIG welding techniques including safety, materials, equipment and setups. Personal and vehicle protective measures prior to welding procedures is presented.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation

Covers the basic characteristics of preparation for automotive repair. Students familiarize themselves with damage analysis, extent of damage and the sequence of repair. Focuses on removal of vehicle components and protection of panels along with storage and labeling of parts. Safety procedures and equipment use are included.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements

Covers straightening techniques including tension pulls/stress relief, metal finishing, metal shrinking and use of fillers. Emphasizes the identification, handling and replacement of parts such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts and accessories. Training covers the use of adhesives, sound deadeners and welding methods performed during repairs.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling

Develops skills in metal finishing, metal shrinking, and the use of cosmetic fillers. Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to perform these tasks, including use, selection and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected. Paint less Dent Repair Tools will also be introduced in this course along with beginning level repair techniques.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis

Focuses on methods of frame measurement using dimension charts and service manuals. Includes the use of self-centering gauges and mechanical and electronic measuring. Appropriate terms and definitions of vehicle structures and vehicle diagnosis is covered including identification and analysis of damage. Includes the techniques for basic hook ups and safety procedures used in making corrective pulls.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair

Continues the study and application of frame measurement and repair. The student applies methods found in dimension charts and service manuals for vehicle diagnosis and straightening. Training includes the replacement of a structural panel with the identification of damaged suspension components replaced according to manufacturer's recommendations.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 141 Refinishing Safety

Covers correct use of safety procedures used in refinishing. Proper fit and use of various types of protective equipment is emphasized. The identification of tools and equipment, with use and maintenance is covered including national guidelines for proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 142 Surface Preparation I

Performs surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare materials and priming. The application of primers includes rationale and use of colored primers and sealers. In addition, the course will cover spot-priming for repaired areas.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation

Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun operations.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 144 Refinishing I

Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of automotive paint systems. Course includes locating color codes, mixing formulas, matching and selections of materials. Proper paint gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I

Designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components and choosing adhesives using the latest manufacturer's repair techniques.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 170 Auto Collision Tech Lab Exp I

Designed to prepare the student to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 171 Auto Collision Tech Lab II

Course is a continuation of Lab experience. Designed to prepare the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 172 Auto Collision Tech Lab III

Course is a continuation of Lab experience. Designed to prepare the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 205 Estimating and Shop Management

Initiates written estimates on damaged vehicles. Students learn shop management including work orders, ordering supplies, operating costs, time cards, shop liabilities, employee's safety and insurance management issues.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II

Covers mig welding procedures of seam weld, stitch welds and destructive testing. Resistance spot welding, which includes two-sided spot weld, plasma cutting, safety, materials, and equipment and operating procedures, with emphasis on shop safety are also presented.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 241 Paint Defects

Covers paint defects. Emphasizes the causes of paint defects with methods to cure problems during and after refinishing procedures. Students learn to identiy the proper surface preparations to apply prior to refinishing. Training includes using paint equipment and determining paint film thickness with proper temperatures for refinishing.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 243 Refinishing II

In this advanced course students learn the necessary skills used to tint and blend panels working with the latest finishes and paints. Special coatings and procedures are covered in this course.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II

Emphasizes advanced plastic and adhesives. The current state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components using the latest manufacturer's repair techniques are presented. Sheet Molded Compound procedures and the use of proper adhesives is covered.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.

EMILY’S STORIES

"There was so much support and opportunity," explains Debbie why she chose to come to Emily Griffith. "There's so much value for your money."

Debbie Wallis is a recent HSE graduate and a current student in our Accounting program. Debbie came to Emily Griffith in order to advance her career. “I felt like to go forward I needed a degree,” she says. She works full-time in purchasing and felt that studying accounting would help her move into better jobs. But before could start the Accounting program she had to get her GED so she took HSE prep classes at Emily Griffith.

“There was so much support and opportunity,” explains Debbie why she chose to come to Emily Griffith. “There’s so much value for your money.” When she completes the Accounting program, she is considering transferring her credits to go on and earn an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. She encourages others to continue their education as well. “It’s never to late to study and get a degree,” she says.

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