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/

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What Will I Learn?

Your instructor is Justin Tate, an I-CAR certified Platinum Level Individual Technician and a Master ASE Technician.

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 2003 Collision Repair & Refinish Program areas on a vehicle.
  • Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
  • Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
  • Mechanical & Electrical Components
  • Painting & Refinishing
• 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 are Today's Collision Repair Students Learning at WSU?

What Certifications Will I Prepare For?

• Starting Fall semester 2006, every new student is required to pass three of five ASE exams to qualify for graduation.  ASE test fees are now included in the student fees for each semester.  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.
• Utah safety inspection certification for Utah based students.

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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 2007-2008.pdf

Each student is required to supply their own set of basic hand tools.  See your instructor for required tool list.  An online list will be available soon.

1. Read the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Automotive Service Technology degree.
2. Apply online for admission to WSU. (Weber State University students whose ACT Math score is 22 and below and whose English score is 16 and below have to take the Accuplacer test in order to be able to register for classes).
3. Declare your program of study as an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology - Collision Repair. 
4. Download a letter of intent to attend WSU in the Automotive Service Technology program. Fax the form to 801-626-7917 or mail the form to the address shown below.

5. If you are not already working for a collision repair shop, obtain a letter of recommendation from your high school automotive instructor or from someone in the automotive industry.  Fax the letter to 801-626-7917 or mail the letter to the address shown below.

6. Schedule an interview with the Collision Repair Program Coordinator: Justin Tate by calling 801-626-8735 or by e-mail at JustinTate@weber.edu
7. Working with your program coordinator, obtain sponsorship in a collision repair facility.
8. Register for your classes, Click here for help.  New Freshmen, use the suggested course sequence for your registration.  Registration for spring semester 2008 begins November 12, 2007.
9. All students must sign a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA Release Form.  This form is necessary to allow your employer to monitor your progress throughout the semester. Fax the form to 801-626-7917 or mail the form to the address shown below. 
10. Find housing for the semester.
11. Purchase your required books at the bookstore.  These two books are used to cover the required NATEF tasks.  The required I-CAR specific course books will be posted soon.
    1. Erjavec, Automotive Technology, 4th edition, ISBN 1-4018-4831-1 

    2. Erjavec, Automotive Technology - Tech Manual, 4th edition ISBN 1-4018-4833-8

12. Obtain a parking permit
13. Provide proof of a valid driver's license.
14. Provide proof of insurability, such as a state drivers record.
15. Some employers require drug testing.
16. Work on obtaining a basic set of hand tools.  

Collision Repair Program Downloads

March 17, 2006 - Our department is now hiring.  We are searching for an instructor for our DaimlerChrysler CAP and our Collision Repair programs.  Visit jobs.weber.edu for more information.