Associate of Science - Auto Body and Paint - Auto Body

The College of Alameda's Auto Body and Paint program prepares students to enter the job market as trained and qualified technicians.

Upon registering for a class in the Auto Body and Paint program, the student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to provide tools that relate to the particular course in which they has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that students graduating from the program who wish to enter the trade possess the necessary tools.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Explain through essay and orally each of the undercoat categories and demonstrate application to substrates. • Make necessary computation of VOC’s and log these computations into BAAQMD acceptable standards. • Analyze and correct paint failures and problems. • Dissemble, clean, test, and diagnose spray guns used under Sec. 8, Rule 45.