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    ACRP 1A - Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair

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    Credits
    8
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides a full, hands-on introduction to all steps of auto collision repair from damage estimating, dent removal, Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and plastic repair to priming, painting and final detailing. Students will also learn basic safety, tool use, smart disassembly, vehicle parts nomenclature and career strategies. Successful students may be ready for entry-level employment by the end of this course. This course contains Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) curriculum for Non-Structural and Refinishing certification credit. Note: Automotive Collision Repair/Painting 1A is equivalent to ACRP 4A and ACRP 5A . Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .