CRR: Collision Repair and Refinish

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CRR-304 Introduction to Collision Repair

4 credits—In this course students receive training on the proper handling of hazardous waste and EPA issues together with technical information about specific auto body safety and health situations. Specific training is provided in tools/equipment usage, parts assembly, filler application, and straightening techniques. Students will also receive training in autobody welding.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,206.00

CRR-361 Collision Lab I

4 credits—The intent of this class is to prepare the students to gather all the resources for there structuring of the automobile. Material conservation, deadlines, human relation skills, leadership qualities and teamwork are closely monitored. This is an important class to prepare the student for their employment in industry.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in CRR-304.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,271.00

CRR-511 Collision Production Technician

4 credits—In this course, students will receive information and training in common collision repair procedures performed by production collision centers. Specific training is provided in straightening procedures for light and heavy collision damage, specialized tools and equipment, and air conditioning systems relating to collision damage.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

CRR-658 Advanced Collision Repair

4 credits—In this course students will receive hands on experience involving high production practiced used by industry collision repair technicians. Students will receive training on frame machines and attachment equipment used in collision repair shops.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,011.00

CRR-659 Advanced Collision Production Tech

4 credits—In this course students will receive training in collision related suspension and steering systems. Additional training will be received in drive train repairs and wheel alignment and brakes.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,136.00

CRR-751 Electronic Estimating

2 credits—Introduce students to various aspects of computerized estimating software while reinforcing repair procedures.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

CRR-821 Introduction to Refinishing I

3 credits—Students will receive a thorough understanding of personal health and safety, use of sanding abrasives, air power tools and equipment, and paint guns.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,007.00

CRR-822 Introduction to Refinishing II

3 credits—Students will receive training in refinishing products, masking procedures, corrosion protection, and paint preparation.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in CRR-821.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,097.00

CRR-874 Advanced Refinishing

4 credits—This course combines lecture and lab activities to develop advanced automotive refinishing shop production skills by refinishing paint damaged automobiles to pre-accident condition. Paint manufacturers recommendations and refinishing shop standards are used to repair the vehicle to pre-accident condition.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,166.00

CRR-879 Refinishing Production Technician

4 credits—In this course, students will receive hands on experience involving high production practices used by industry technicians. Students will be exposed to time management performance tasks involved in numerous areas of refinishing. Skill levels will be enhanced for various refinish tasks such as paint preparation, masking procedures, blending, and overall refinishing.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,106.00

CRR-886 Advanced Refinishing II

4 credits—This course will provide students with advance paint techniques, training in basic electrical fundamentals and training in Airbag Systems as they apply to collision and refinishing repairs.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in CRR-874.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,176.00