COURSE CODE: 8678
Auto Body Technology III
SCED Code:
20117
Virginia Extended Description:
III
Suggested Grade Level: 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Hours: 280
Prerequisite:
Auto Body Technology I or Auto Body Technology II
OSHA Compliance Required?:
Yes
CTSO:
SkillsUSA
Non-Traditional?:
F
In the global automobile collision repair industry, there is a growing demand for qualified auto body technicians. This course allows students to apply knowledge and skills learned in Auto Body Technology I and II and may also be used as a capstone course in which students may perfect their auto body skills to move toward employment in the industry. Students who successfully complete this program will be prepared to take an industry recognized certification examination and will be prepared for postsecondary education opportunities. Auto Body Technology III is aligned with the 2022 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation collision repair and refinish program standards.
Notes
Legislation enacted in the 2011 Virginia General Assembly (HB 1493) and amended in 2012 (HB 1108) requires where there is a national industry certification for career and technical education instructional personnel or programs for automotive technology, the Board of Education must make such certification mandatory. The provisions of this act shall become effective July 1, 2013. To comply with the requirements, all Career and Technical Education (CTE) auto body technology programs must be ASE Education Foundation accredited and the instructors must be certified by the National Institute for ASE.
Class Size Regulation
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36 week courses)
- ASE Certification Examinations
- College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Assessment
- Collision Repair Assessment
- Customer Service Examination
- Customer Service Specialist (CSS) Examination
- National Career Readiness Certificate Assessment
- Non-Structural Technician ProLevel 1 Certification Test
- Non-Structural Technician ProLevel 2 Certification Test
- Professional Communications Certification Examination
- Refinish Technician ProLevel 1 Certification Test
- Refinish Technician ProLevel 2 Certification Test
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance |
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| Health, Safety and Environmental Management |
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