Information on the alignment requirements for the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology Program.
CIP Code: 47.0603
CIP Name: Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.
Approval Status
The Automotive Collision & Repair Alignment was originally approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on December 16, 2009. After going through the realignment process, the Technical Education Authority approved the amended Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology alignment on September 24, 2020. Colleges are granted one year from the approval date to implement the alignment.
State Business and Industry Committee recommendation
The state Business and Industry committee endorsed the OSHA 10 and the SP2 Pollution Prevention and Collision Safety credentials upon completion of a Certificate A. They endorsed the ASE and/or I-CAR credentials upon completion of a Certificate B, Certificate C and/or AAS degree.
Alignment Map
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Common Courses (37 credit hours)
Common Courses serve as potential articulation and transfer of coursework between secondary and postsecondary partners. These courses shall have the same title, credit hour allocation, and competencies. Institutions may add additional competencies based on local demand. The sequencing of common courses is determined by the institution.
| Paint & Refinishing 1 | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Paint & Refinishing 2 | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Paint & Refinishing 3 | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Paint & Refinishing 4 | 4 credit hours (pdf) |
| Non-Structural A&D Repair 1 | 4 credit hours (pdf) |
| Non-Structural A&D Repair 2 | 4 credit hours (pdf) |
| Non-Structural A&D Repair 3 | 4 credit hours (pdf) |
| Non-Structural A&D Repair 4 | 5 credit hours (pdf) |
| Structural A&D Repair 1 | 2 credit hours (pdf) |
| Structural A&D Repair 2 | 2 credit hours (pdf) |
| Mechanical & Electrical | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
Support Courses (4 credit hours)
Institutions may utilize existing like courses which adhere to the agreed upon course lengths and competencies.
| OHSHA 10 | 1 credit |
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Intro to Estimating & Diagnostic Scanning |
Minimum 1 Credit |
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Advanced Estimating & Blueprinting |
Minimum 2 Credits |
To learn where this program is available in Kansas, visit the Kansas Career Technical Education Program Search