Automotive Technology - Automotive Trim and Upholstery

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, repair, and finish automotive trim and upholstery components. This includes instruction in springs, filling, padding, coverings, interior panel removal, sewing and stitching methods, fabric and material selection, and finishing techniques for automobile interiors and related products.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate their proficiency by the use of upholstery tools and techniques while removing, striping, reupholstering, and reinstalling an automotive seat or bench.

  • Calculate the adequate amount of material and time required to reupholster an automotive seat or bench.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (16 units)

Course Title Units
AUB-50 Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair 4.00
AUB-52 Automotive Refinishing and Paint 4.00
AUB-60 Automotive Trim and Upholstery I 4.00
AUB-61 Automotive Trim and Upholstery II 4.00

Elective Courses (4 units)

Select 4 units from the following:

Course Title Units
AUB-59A Automotive Collision Service and Repair 2.00
AUB-51 Automotive Non-Structural Collision Repair and Estimating 4.00
AUB-56 Automotive Technology for the Automotive Collision Specialist 4.00
AUB-81 Advanced Collision Repair Techniques 4.00

Total Units 20.00

Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science Degree in Automotive Trim and Upholstery will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.