{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-abe480a6-1e50-459c-b25a-a1af6f1aa1c1","@type":"ceterms:Certificate","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-abe480a6-1e50-459c-b25a-a1af6f1aa1c1","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Collision Repair"},"ceterms:image":"https://www.bergen.org/cms/lib/NJ02213295/Centricity/Template/GlobalAssets/images/logos/BCTS.png","ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-447838d5-2e87-42fc-89d3-5e5c11522867"],"ceterms:inCatalog":"https://www.bergen.org/cms/lib/NJ02213295/Centricity/Domain/683/AdultEdCat2025_2026.pdf","ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-447838d5-2e87-42fc-89d3-5e5c11522867"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:availableAt":[{"@type":"ceterms:Place","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Paramus"},"ceterms:latitude":40.9598834,"ceterms:longitude":-74.0601202,"ceterms:postalCode":"07652","ceterms:addressRegion":{"en-US":"New Jersey"},"ceterms:streetAddress":{"en-US":"E. 285 Pascack Road"},"ceterms:addressCountry":{"en-US":"United States"},"ceterms:addressLocality":{"en-US":"Paramus"},"ceterms:targetContactPoint":[{"@type":"ceterms:ContactPoint","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Pat Field"},"ceterms:email":["patfie@bergen.org"],"ceterms:telephone":["201-343-6000"],"ceterms:contactType":{"en-US":"Evening School -Administrative Assistant"},"ceterms:socialMedia":["https://www.facebook.com/BCTSAdultEd","https://twitter.com/BCTSAdultEd","https://www.instagram.com/BCTSAdultEd"]}]}],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"This series of courses is designed for the entry level, apprentice, and \"C\" level technician, and can lead to employment in the collision repair industry, as well as one or more ASE certifications based upon the individuals desire to study and sit for the examinations. The course covers all the required areas needed for the preparation for ASE exams. The theory and lab equipment are state-of-the-art. Topics include: welding, paint/refinish, structural/non-structural repair and estimating. Program graduates will be qualified to accept positions as entry-level technicians in the collision repair industry.\n\nCOURSE REQUIREMENTS:\nA) Introduction to Collision Repair (42 hrs.) 150-A (Fall Semester Only) This is an introductory course that teaches students the basic skills in the collision repair field and serves as a foundation for all subsequent areas of studies. The principles learned in this course will familiarize the student with the field, helping the student to assess if this is the career he or she desires to pursue.\nB) Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (42 hrs.)151-A (Fall Semester Only) The principles learned in this course will prepare the student to accomplish the essential tasks of analyzing, preparing, and performing damage repair through adjustments or replacement of parts. These tasks are essential to those aspiring to work in the auto body repair profession.\nC) Auto Body Welding Principles and Techniques (42 hrs.) 153-N (Spring Semester Only) This course will enable the student to be acquainted with the basic skills in auto body welding. An emphasis is placed on safety, protective clothing, tools, and equipment procedures and techniques of MIG welding. The principles learned in this course will allow the student to be familiar with the welding aspects of auto collision repair. As welding is a major function of auto repair, this course will better prepare the student to enter a career in auto body repair.\nD) Paint Damage Analysis (42 hrs.) 154-N (Spring Semester Only) The student will analyze the types of damage caused by weather, chemicals, or collision, and calculate the refinish time involved. The student will also be involved in the preparation of the substrate as well as the application of the topcoat. Topics for discussion will be the special effects and the process to refinish composite and flexible parts. A portion of the theory will expose the student to some aspects of shop and material management.\nE) Plastics and Adhesives (30 hrs.) 152-N (Spring Semester Only) This course will enable the student to repair auto bodies using plastics and adhesives. This course will also enable the student to perform safely when mixing and handling chemicals. The principles learned in this course will allow the student to understand and utilize the techniques and methods necessary to repair auto bodies with plastics and adhesives. These techniques and methods are essential for those aspiring to work in the auto body repair profession."},"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3021.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"49-3021.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Automotive Body and Related Repairers"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames."}},{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3023.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"49-3023.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles."}}],"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.bergen.org/domain/683","ceterms:estimatedDuration":[{"@type":"ceterms:DurationProfile","ceterms:exactDuration":"PT198H"}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}