Boulder APEX (Access to Pathways to Education and eXploration) partners with Aims Community College to give students hands-on, career-focused learning while earning college credit through Concurrent Enrollment. Students can explore career and technical education (CTE) pathways, gain industry-relevant experience and prepare for both college and career success. Boulder APEX provides students with hands-on, career-focused learning through state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and shop spaces. The center offers Automotive Technology in partnership with Aims Community College.
Boulder APEX
The selection of available courses may change for each new semester. If you don't see what you're looking for, contact Lacey and she'll help you find the program that matches your goals.
Bus transportation is available for morning, mid-day, and afternoon routes to and from APEX.
ACT-1001 - Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology
Provides an orientation to the automotive collision repair industry which includes an overview of job possibilities and various types of automobile construction. This course covers names, uses, and maintenance procedures for a variety of tools and equipment with a focus on general collision repair and refinishing, shop safety procedures with an emphasis on personal and environmental safety issues, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. This course has admission requirements. Please see the program web page for more information: https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-collision-repair-technology . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
4
ACT-1041 - Refinishing Safety
Covers correct use of safety procedures used in refinishing. Proper fit and use of various types of protective equipment is emphasized. The identification of tools and equipment, with use and maintenance is covered including national guidelines for proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1001 with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits
1
ACT-1042 - Surface Preparation I
Performs surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare materials, and priming. The application of primers includes rationale and use of colored primers and sealers. In addition, the course will cover spot-priming for repaired areas. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1041 with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits
2
ACT-1043 - Spray Equipment Operation
Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun operations. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1042 with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits
2
ACT-1023 - Metal Finishing and Body Filling
Develops skills in metal finishing, metal shrinking, and the use of cosmetic fillers. Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to perform these tasks, including use, selection of tools, and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected. Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) tools will also be introduced in this course along with beginning level repair techniques. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1001 with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits
3