Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: Determine how to diagnose and replace steering and suspension parts, install headlamp and fog/driving lamp assemblies, inspect and service brake systems, examine components of heating and air conditioning systems; Students will beintroduced to important electrical concepts, starting with basic electrical theory and the use of digital volt ohm meters (DVOMs). Students will have the opportunity to learn foundational troubleshooting techniques for diagnosing electrical issues and performing wire and connector repairs through hands-on lab exercises. This course equips students with the skills needed to safely and effectively manage electrical repairs in automotive collision settings.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will : learn all the instruction you need to prepare a vehicle for refinishing, The topics you’ll study will enable you to identify different undercoats, finishes, and ultraviolet-cured materials; perform surface preparation steps on both metal and plastic; understand the required tools and equipment, including types of spray environments and personal protection equipment; and mix and apply different types of primer. You will be able to play an important role in the refinishing process, because all the careful prep work you do shows up in a high-quality final finish.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will:cover essential skills for vehicle structural repair, starting with anchoring basics and an overview of alignment tools, equipment, and hardware. Students learn strategies for precise structural alignment, proper part replacement at factory seams, and sectioning techniques to ensure integrity. The course concludes with training on dedicated and universal fixture bench systems for effective vehicle frame restoration.

Students in this course will have the knowledge to define mixing banks and explain their use in the painting process. Learn how to identify and verify a paint formula and understand the concepts of chroma, value, and hue. How light angle and source affect color, and how to properly prepare a vehicle for the correct color match. They will gain knowledge about the parts of a spray gun, how to assemble them, and techniques for using a spray gun effectively. Additionally, they will explain how to maintain a spray gun through lubrication and part replacement, identify spray gun adjustments, and provide methods for troubleshooting improper spraying

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will:be introduced to key concepts and techniques for accurately measuring vehicle structures that have been damaged in a collision. Students will learn methods for point-to-point and three-dimensional measuring, along with principles for interpreting electronic three-dimensional measurement system results. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to effectively use advanced equipment for precise structural assessments to guide the repair plan to completion.

This is a continuation of Paint and Refinishing 2. Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will define primer-sealers and explain their use in the painting process, along with techniques for applying primer-sealers effectively. They also learn about solvent-based and water-based basecoats, including their uses and application techniques. Students will learn blending and its role in achieving a smooth, uniform finish, as well as techniques for blending basecoats. Additionally, they will explore coatings and specialty finishes, understanding their uses and the application techniques for achieving specialty finishes. It will cover single-stage topcoats, explaining their use and proper application techniques. Finally, they will learn about the special considerations required when refinishing plastic parts.

Students will cover important groundwork needed to progress through the program and succeed in a collision repair career. The fundamental knowledge they will gain ranges from evolving vehicle construction technologies to tools of the trade to best practices to keep you and your work environment safe. These are the first steps on a learning path they will follow throughout your career in this fast-paced industry.

This is a continuation of Paint and Refinishing 3 Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will:identify and perform various types of refinishing defects and explain the common methods used to correct these defects, ensuring a high-quality finish on repaired vehicles

This course will provide a comprehensive foundation in creating accurate repair plans, starting with estimating basics, initial vehicle inspection, and techniques for proper documentation. Students will learn effective repair productivity techniques, customer communication skills, and methods for analyzing exterior, interior and structural damage. The course also covers essential concepts in mechanical and electrical systems, as well as steering, suspension, and alignment fundamentals. Key concepts in ADAS calibration, beginning with an overview of common systems and the types of calibrations that can be performed. Students will learn methods for analyzing ADAS-related damage and using scan tools for effective calibration.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will:have the knowledge to safely disassemble a vehicle, discover areas of hidden damage, and reattach the parts they removed at the appropriate stage of repair. This preparation includes understanding the hand tools used in these procedures, precautions that keep vehicles protected during repairs, and the removal and installation procedures for a wide variety of exterior and interior vehicle parts.

This is a continuation of Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair 3. Students will continue to master their skills learned in the previous Non-Structural Analysis Courses by doing live work on vehicles. By the end of this course students should have the skills to be an entry level employee in a body shop setting.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will:begin developing the advanced skill of straightening collision with the entry-level task of removing small dents. Students will be prepared by learning how to remove small dents on aluminum and steel exterior body panels. They will learn how metal type and the panel shape affect repairability. They will discover the differences between working with steel and aluminum surfaces and be able to identify tools, equipment, and techniques appropriate for each metal type. Another topic they study is about body filler when completing a repair

This is a continuation of Non Structural Analysis and Damage Repair 2 Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will:recognize the different types of automotive plastics and know when to repair or replace components through the damage analysis process. You will be well versed in the tools, materials, and different repair techniques and will understand the complications associated with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

This course will go beyond basic estimating and will emphasize ADAS hands-on experience to learn helpful techniques for a successful procedure. It will provide base knowledge on various types of electric, hybrid and alternative energy vehicles. Students will learn essential safety and service considerations, tools, and equipment specific to working on these types of systems. They will also cover intake procedures and how to prepare high-voltage (HV) systems for safe and effective service.

This course provides in-depth training on essential tools and techniques for vehicle panel and component attachment methods, beginning with tool identification for saws, air hammers, spot welders, and GMA welders for both steel and aluminum. Students will learn welding safety, MIG brazing, adhesive and rivet bonding, and welding techniques like squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW). This course also covers GMA welding setup, visual inspection, destructive testing, hem flanges, and rivet bonding, equipping students with the skills needed for safe and quality attachment repairs.