The Collision Repair Program at Weber State University offers the Inter-Industry Conference On Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) curriculum to our students. The I-CAR curriculum is required for our Chrysler, General Motors, and Toyota collision repair programs. The Collision Repair program is a two-year associate degree program with an emphasis in Collision repair technology. Students who complete this degree will work as collision repair technicians in body shops.
For more information on the I-CAR curriculum, visit http://www.i-car.com/
What Will I Learn?
Your instructor is Justin Tate, an I-CAR certified Platinum Level Individual Technician and a Master Collision ASE Technician. Other factory certified instructors will be utilized in the areas of electrical systems, steering and suspension systems, and brakes.
Instruction and training at Weber State University will include:
- Shop safety, and S/P2 hazardous waste handling, and pollution prevention practices curriculum.
- Electronic service information usage - All-Data, Toyota Technical Information System, GM Electronic Service Information, and Chrysler Dealer Connect.
- Theory, diagnosis, and operation in all four NATEF 2009 Collision Repair & Refinish Program areas on a vehicle.
- 1180 hours of hands-on lab work on late model DaimlerChrysler, GM, Honda, and Toyota vehicles to practice and develop skills.
- Scan tool usage - Generic and manufacturer specific tools.
- Diagnostic skills and trouble shooting.
- Cooperative Work experience in a body shop.
- ASE Master Collision Repair/Refinishing Technician test preparation. ASE Test preparation guides are available on the ASE website.
- Utah safety inspection preparation.
What Certifications Will I Prepare For?
- Every student is required to take all five ASE exams to qualify for graduation. The ASE exams are given at WSU at the end of each of the four semesters.
- ASE Collision Repair Technician certification (Tests B2, B3, B4, B5, and B6). ASE Test preparation guides are available on the ASE website.
- EPA clean air act amendment of 1990 (Section 609) Air-Conditioning Certification.
What Classes are Required?
The curriculum for the Collision Repair program requires that specific classes be taken each semester.
- View the suggested course sequence Collision Repair Schedule 2012-2013.pdf
What Tools and Equipment are Required?
Each student is required to supply their own set of basic hand tools. See your instructor for required tool list.
