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Majors

Auto Body Repair  - AAS

Basic Automotive Service - Certificate

Automotive Technology - AAS

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science

Certificate

Auto Body Repair
Associate of Applied Science
Students in the auto body repair program (AAS) master
the fundamentals of repairing and refinishing damaged
vehicles and their components. HCC students learn
about damage analysis, cost estimation, welding, metal
body panel repair, and replacement, cutting, and
repairing fiberglass body parts, auto glass, and body
trim repair. Students also learn how to mix and apply the
proper paint to the required component of the vehicle
during classroom and laboratory experiences. Students
apply their classroom knowledge during hands-on time
in the technologically advanced shop area.

Basic Automotive Service
Certificate
Automotive service (Cert.) students are
well prepared for employment in this
area as a result of their HCC education.
Highland automotive programs include auto body
repair, automatic transmissions and air conditioning,
automotive mechanics, engine performance, engine
repair, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and
steering, and brakes. Since there are record numbers of
automobiles on the highways, HCC recognizes the need
for specialized professionals in this field. Completion of
this certificate prepares students for the ASE Certification
Tests. ASE accepts the two-year HCC auto program
as one year of work experience.

Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science
The automotive technology associate of applied
science (AAS) program prepares students through the
combination of work and education, for employment in
the areas of computerized engine controls, air conditioning,
transmissions, alignments, brakes, and engine
overhaul. Certification is possible for automotive service
excellence/master automobile technician.

Possible Career Paths
Program graduates are qualified for a career in repairing
and servicing of mechanical and electrical parts of cars,
trucks, buses, and other automotive vehicles. Job
openings in the automotive field include general
technicians or specialists in engines, brakes, drive trains,
transmissions, steering/suspension, electrical systems,
tune-up/emission control, or heating/air conditioning.
The outlook for employment in the automotive field is
excellent due to the increasing number of vehicles on
the road and the growing complexity of automotive
technology.

Our Automotive Faculty:
Tom Bergstrom, auto body faculty
William Robertson, automotive technology faculty

Jim Palmer, automotive technology faculty

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