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Cossatot Community College |
DE QUEEN – Larry Moser, Chair of the Division of Technology at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, notes that, according to the latest edition of the 2002-2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook, a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor, short- and long-term job prospects in automotive collision repair technology are expected to be good. Salaries in this career field begin in the $22,000 - $40,000/year range.
CCCUA offers students the opportunity to begin a career in automotive collision repair technology through coursework leading to a Certificate in Collision Repair Technology (CRT) or an Associate’s Degree in General Technology with a CRT major. This is a fully-certified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program, taught by Bruce Davis, a Master ASE-certified instructor. Hands-on classes include classroom experience, audio/video supplements and shop activities.
The program enables students to master basic and advanced techniques of automotive body collision repair. They may then pursue enough technical courses to receive a Certificate, or take additional hours and complete an Associate’s degree in General Technology with a major in CRT. This is the first time this option has been offered at CCCUA.
The CRT certificate and General Technology degree option include classes in: Basic Metal Repair, Repair of Plastics and Adhesives, Body and Frame Alignment, Mechanical and Electrical Component Repair, Painting, Color Matching, Technical Welding, and General Academics. Students who complete studies in CRT may pursue a second technology concentration in Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, Welding Technology, Computer Information Systems, Automotive Service Technology, Environmental Health & Safety Technology, or Small Business Management.
Instructor Bruce Davis brings a wealth of experience and background to instruction in automotive collision repair. In addition to being a Master ASE-Certified instructor, Davis holds an Associate’s degree, and is completing work on a Bachelor’s degree. He has extensive training in factory-, OSHA-, EPA-, and ASE-approved regulations, procedures and methodologies.
Program costs vary, depending on the number of courses taken each semester. A textbook will be needed for some courses. Financial aid is available for qualified students. Minorities and female students are encouraged to apply to this program. A minimum of 10 students is required for classes to be offered. Fall registration begins August 14th at CCCUA-De Queen. Classes begin August 25th. New students must submit a copy of their high school diploma or GED, an immunization record, and a completed application for admission. Students are also required to furnish copies of ACT, SAT, or ASSET test scores. The ASSET test can be taken at the CCCUA Testing Center, free of charge.
Cossatot Community College offers both technical certification and Associate’s degrees in a wide range of fields on its campus at De Queen, at extension sites at Nashville and Ashdown, and at cccua.edu. It has an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Higher Learning.