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: 10/04/2021
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: 10/26/2021
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 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: 01/31/2022
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 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: 02/28/2022
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 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: 03/24/2022
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: 10/18/2021
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 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: 05/19/2022
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 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: 06/08/2022
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 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: 06/23/2022
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 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: 04/28/2022
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 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: 12/14/2021
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: 11/22/2021
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 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: 05/10/2022
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.
