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The Fundamentals II Certificate covers non-structural damage to vehicles, painting and refinishing.
The program provides students with proper procedures and techniques to repair and refinish vehicles that received light structural damage. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, repair techniques, surface preparation, masking, paint application and related issues.
Students completing the certificate should be able to perform minor structural and non-structural repairs with an emphasis on refinishing applications.