Waubonsee Community College -- Academic Department Overview

Welcome to the Waubonsee Auto Body Technology Program.

This site was developed to guide you-the prospective student-through the process of pursuing a career in the auto body field. The current demand for skilled auto body specialists is high and the future job outlook is bright.

So, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career but don't know where to start, we can help. Just click on one of the above menu options to find out more about individual courses, specialty certificate and degree programs or to learn more about the job possibilities that are open to prospective auto body technicians.

Let Waubonsee's Auto Body program help turn your interest, desire and talents into a career reality. Contact Andy MacDonald at (630) 466-7900 ext. 2550 additional information or questions about our auto body technician training program.

Department Location:

Waubonsee's Auto Body Repair program has a dedicated facility on the far south side of the Sugar Grove campus. Program courses are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Required Tools List

Earn College Credit
in High School

Waubonsee awards college credit when instruction at the high school level duplicates that at the college level. This enables students to save time and money through advanced placement. For more information, call VALEES at (630) 466-2905, or get articulation information for local high schools online.

The Auto Body Repair Department lists 15 credit courses in the Waubonsee catalog. Check the semester schedule for specific times, instructors, and locations. For returning Waubonsee students there are four ways to register. New to Waubonsee? Learn how to get started.

Auto Body Welding ABR100

Sheet Metal Repair ABR105

Fiberglass Panel and Plastic Repair ABR110

Basic Auto Body Repair ABR115

Auto Painting and Refinishing ABR120

Auto Body Careers ABR125

Automotive Collision Appraisal ABR130

Frame Repair ABR135

Glass Service ABR140

Intermediate Auto Body Repair ABR145

Chassis and Electrical Systems for Auto Collision ABR150

Advanced Auto Body Repair ABR215

Auto Body Internship ABR297

Auto Body Internship ABR298

Auto Body Internship ABR299

If you have never taken a class at Waubonsee, getting started is easy. The Counseling Center is also available to assist returning students with course selection and other activities to achieve academic goals.

Department Location:

Waubonsee's Auto Body Repair program has a dedicated facility on the far south side of the Sugar Grove campus. Program courses are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Required Tools List

Earn College Credit
in High School

Waubonsee awards college credit when instruction at the high school level duplicates that at the college level. This enables students to save time and money through advanced placement. For more information, call VALEES at (630) 466-2905, or get articulation information for local high schools online.

(630) 466-7900, ext. 2550

Andrew MacDonald

Auto Body, Room 105

Auto Body Repair Instructor

ASE certified Master collision repair and refinish technician

Search the college directory to find college administrators, support staff and faculty members by name.

Department Location:

Waubonsee's Auto Body Repair program has a dedicated facility on the far south side of the Sugar Grove campus. Program courses are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Required Tools List

Earn College Credit
in High School

Waubonsee awards college credit when instruction at the high school level duplicates that at the college level. This enables students to save time and money through advanced placement. For more information, call VALEES at (630) 466-2905, or get articulation information for local high schools online.

Auto Body Repair Careers

While automotive technology continues to advance, the need will always exist for highly skilled automobile body repair personnel. These individuals repair or replace damaged parts and paint vehicles of all types. The equipment they use ranges from simple hand tools to computerized alignment equipment.

Associate in Applied Science Degrees:

Auto Body Repair Business Operations 700A

Certificates of Achievement:

Basic Auto Body Repair 703A

Advanced Auto Body Repair 705B

Waubonsee Program Highlights:

Students get real-life experience working on a variety of vehicles, including local ambulances, SWAT trucks and fire trucks.
The program includes coursework covering virtually every aspect of auto body repair and is structured around standards established by the ASE Foundation.

Common Job Titles:

Automotive Body Painter
Automotive Body Repairer

Other Technology, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences Career Areas:

Occupational Program Guarantee

As an expression of confidence in its faculty, staff and educational programs, Waubonsee guarantees the skills of all occupational AAS degree and certificate graduates.

Some conditions apply. For further information concerning this program, contact the Executive Vice President of Educational Affairs/Chief Learning Officer.

Vehicle Repairs

The Waubonsee Auto Body and Automotive Technology programs accept vehicles for repair or customization. Please download a Request for Vehicle Equipment Repair form and submit to a faculty member or the dean of Technology, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. The following conditions apply:

Only work that complements class instruction will be accepted.
The college retains the right to refuse admittance of any vehicle/equipment.
No vehicle/equipment will be serviced or repaired if:
1. an insurance claim has been filed or will be filed regarding said vehicle/equipment.
2. the sole purpose of said repairs or service is for resale.
3. the vehicle/equipment is associated with a business or profit making venture.
All parts and materials must be purchased by the owner.
If the item to be repaired is a vehicle, all items which are not securely or permanently mounted to the vehicle must be removed.
Proof of ownership must accompany this request.
1. For vehicles, proof of ownership may be in the form of a photostatic copy of either the current vehicle registration or the vehicle title.
2. For equipment, proof of ownership may be in the form of a photostatic copy of the bill of sale or a notarized statement attesting to ownership.

The institution will evaluate, prioritize and schedule requests. Ownership will be notified in advance of the disposition and scheduling of requests.

Vehicle Donations

The Waubonsee Auto Body and Automotive Technology programs accept vehicle donations under the following conditions:

The vehicle is revelant to the automotive training program and new enough to provide the student with meaningful, live workplace scenarios aligned with Waubonsee's problem-based automotive curriculum.
The vehicle is in operating condition and can be driven to campus.
The vehicle has a clear title which is in the name of the donor.
The donor is responsible for having the vehicle delivered to the college with the title.
No monetary value can be assigned to a donation by any college personnel.

If you would like the Auto Body department to consider your vehicle for donation, download the Donation Acceptance Form and submit it to an instructor or the dean of Technology, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Completion of the form is no guarantee of acceptance.

Department Location:

Waubonsee's Auto Body Repair program has a dedicated facility on the far south side of the Sugar Grove campus. Program courses are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Required Tools List

Earn College Credit
in High School

Waubonsee awards college credit when instruction at the high school level duplicates that at the college level. This enables students to save time and money through advanced placement. For more information, call VALEES at (630) 466-2905, or get articulation information for local high schools online.

Waubonsee faculty have identified Web resources and/or other information that may be useful to students studying this discipline.

Paint Companies

PPG

Tool Companies

Schools

Organizations

Automotive Media

Miscellaneous

Manufacturers

Parts Suppliers

Department Location:

Waubonsee's Auto Body Repair program has a dedicated facility on the far south side of the Sugar Grove campus. Program courses are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Required Tools List

Earn College Credit
in High School

Waubonsee awards college credit when instruction at the high school level duplicates that at the college level. This enables students to save time and money through advanced placement. For more information, call VALEES at (630) 466-2905, or get articulation information for local high schools online.