For more information, visit the Dallas College Auto Body webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a certificate in Auto Body Shop Management Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Auto Body Shop Management Occupational Skills Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Instruction leading to positions in management of auto collision facilities. Management positions include shop supervisors and managers, insurance estimators, supply sales, and factory products representatives. Classes are designed to provide a broad exposure to industry procedures and practices. Courses that complete the occupational skills award are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 10 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ABDR 1431 – Basic Refinishing
ABDR 2357 – Collision Repair Shop Management This is the capstone course for this award.
ABDR 2355 – Collision Repair Estimating
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Auto Body Shop Management Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 10
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 10 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS