Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology

Students will: determine how to diagnose steering and suspension; diagnose electrical concerns; complete headlamp and fog/driving lamp assemblies and repairs; demonstrate self-grounding procedures for handling electronic components; determine diagnosis, inspection and service needs for brake system hydraulic components; examine components of heating and air conditioning systems; determine the inspection, & service and repair needs for collision damaged cooling system components; distinguish between the under car components and systems; and determine the diagnosis, inspection and service requirements of active and passive restraint systems.

Through a variety of classroom and shop/lab learning and assessment activities, student in this course will: identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know” law; determine the different types of substrates and sanding materials relevant to auto body surface preparation; identify the process to clean and prepare a substrate for paint; distinguish between the properties, uses, and manufacturer specifications of metal treatments and primers; be knowledgeable with the different types of spray guns and various equipment; explore various paint codes and specifications for use; identify the various paint systems; explore the types of paint defects and know how to repair each; distinguish between damage and non-damage related corrosion; and master the final detail process.

Through a variety of classroom and shop/lab learning and assessment activities, student in this course will: identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know” law; determine the different types of substrates and sanding materials relevant to auto body surface preparation; identify the process to clean and prepare a substrate for paint; distinguish between the properties, uses, and manufacturer specifications of metal treatments and primers; be knowledgeable with the different types of spray guns and various equipment; explore various paint codes and specifications for use; identify the various paint systems; explore the types of paint defects and know how to repair each; distinguish between damage and non-damage related corrosion; and master the final detail process.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will; apply safety requirements pertaining to structural damage repair; analyze frame inspection and repair procedures; determine direct and indirect damage for structural repair; analyze unibody inspection, measurement, and repair procedures; perform welding techniques for structural repair; and identify cutting procedures for structural repair.

Through a variety of classroom and shop/lab learning and assessment activities, student in this course will: identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know” law; determine the different types of substrates and sanding materials relevant to auto body surface preparation; identify the process to clean and prepare a substrate for paint; distinguish between the properties, uses, and manufacturer specifications of metal treatments and primers; be knowledgeable with the different types of spray guns and various equipment; explore various paint codes and specifications for use; identify the various paint systems; explore the types of paint defects and know how to repair each; distinguish between damage and non-damage related corrosion; and master the final detail process.

This course introduces students to the collision repair occupation. Personal safety is emphasized by the student learning OSHA laws. Proper handling and disposal of wastes including those classified as hazardous are discussed. Tool identification and safety along with basic auto construction and estimating systems are also introduced.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: apply exemplary safety procedures in all areas of auto body painting and refinishing; perform proper cleaning procedures for a refinish; prepare adjacent panels for blending; prepare plastic panels for refinishing; protect all non-finished areas of vehicle; operate high and low volume/pressure spray gun operations for painting and refinishing; perform all paint system applications on an automobile; apply appropriate paint color matching and mixing procedures; tint color using formula to achieve a blendable match; explore the causes, effects and correction of buffing-related imperfections; explore the causes, effects and correction of pigment flotation; measure mil thickness; apply decals, transfers, tapes, woodgrains, pinstripes to an automobile; apply buffing and polishing techniques to remove defects; apply cleaning techniques to automobile interior, exterior, glass and body openings; and remove overspray.

This course will introduce the students to Estimating and diagnostic scanning through a variety of classroom and shop activities. Students will evaluate damage, prepare estimate, and calculate costs of the repairs of a damaged vehicle.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explore the components of safety pertaining to auto collision and repair; explore the parts and construction of vehicles; explore opportunities in the auto collision industry; identify metal straightening techniques; identify the application and use of body fillers; demonstrate proper use, set-up and storage of welding equipment; distinguish between weldable and non-weldable materials; demonstrate fundamental industry standard recommended welds; identify plastics and adhesives used in automotive industry; explain the general purpose of damage, estimation and repair orders; explore the processes required for outer body panel repairs, replacements and adjustments; and demonstrate fundamental cutting procedures.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explore the components of safety pertaining to auto collision and repair; explore the parts and construction of vehicles; explore opportunities in the auto collision industry; identify metal straightening techniques; identify the application and use of body fillers; demonstrate proper use, set-up and storage of welding equipment; distinguish between weldable and non-weldable materials; demonstrate fundamental industry standard recommended welds; identify plastics and adhesives used in automotive industry; explain the general purpose of damage, estimation and repair orders; explore the processes required for outer body panel repairs, replacements and adjustments; and demonstrate fundamental cutting procedures.

This course will help students learn how to identify measuring procedures; analyze the basic structural damage conditions; identify the safety requirements pertaining to structural damage repair; analyze frame repair methods; analyze unibodied inspection and measurement and identify procedures of welding for structural repair.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explore the components of safety pertaining to auto collision and repair; explore the parts and construction of vehicles; explore opportunities in the auto collision industry; identify metal straightening techniques; identify the application and use of body fillers; demonstrate proper use, set-up and storage of welding equipment; distinguish between weldable and non-weldable materials; demonstrate fundamental industry standard recommended welds; identify plastics and adhesives used in automotive industry; explain the general purpose of damage, estimation and repair orders; explore the processes required for outer body panel repairs, replacements and adjustments; and demonstrate fundamental cutting procedures.

This course will help students learn how to identify measuring procedures, analyze the basic structural damage conditions, identify the safety requirements pertaining to structural damage repair, analyze frame repair methods, analyze unibodied inspection and measurement, and identify procedures for welding structural repair.

Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explore the components of safety pertaining to auto collision and repair; explore the parts and construction of vehicles; explore opportunities in the auto collision industry; identify metal straightening techniques; identify the application and use of body fillers; demonstrate proper use, set-up and storage of welding equipment; distinguish between weldable and non-weldable materials; demonstrate fundamental industry standard recommended welds; identify plastics and adhesives used in automotive industry; explain the general purpose of damage, estimation and repair orders; explore the processes required for outer body panel repairs, replacements and adjustments; and demonstrate fundamental cutting procedures.

This course will go beyond basic estimating and will emphasize on customer relations, the different types of damage and how it is inspected. Critical parts of an effective estimate such as labor, part prices, additional prices and how to calculate judgement labor allowance.