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Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Auto Body Repair &
Refinishing is a 1080 hour program. Auto body repairers repair and/or
replace panels to conform to the original equipment manufacturer’s
specifications. During this program students use the National Institute
for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technical training program task
listings and standards. The program is based on five (5) training areas:
structural analysis and damage repair, non-structural analysis and
damage repair, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and
adhesives, and painting and refinishing.
BASIC PAINTING &
REFINISHING 90hr/3cr
This course will cover applications when
various types of topcoats, primers, sealers, and adhesion promoters
should be used before painting. The students will be able to describe
the role of solvents in refinishing and compare the factory to a repair
shop refinished vehicle. Students will also demonstrate the ability to
properly handle a spray gun, summarize common spray gun handeling
problems, complete spot and panel refinishing.
The student will also be responsible for correctly answering ASE style
questions relating to refinish procedures.
WELDING & CUTTING ~ 90hr/3cr
This course will cover general welding
practices and industry standards as well as safety. The student will be
required to identify three classifications of welding including
oxyacetylene welding/cutting and its usage in the body shop.
AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL WELDING 90hr/3cr
Automotive structural welding will be based
upon the usage of mig and plasma equipment. Six basic mig welding
practices including electrode size/type and gasses to be used.
Explanation of plasma cutting techniques will be included. The student
will be responsible for answering ASE style questions relating to
welding equipment.
NON-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DAMAGE REPAIR ~ 90hr/3cr
This section will discuss different types and
strengths of metals used in vehicle construction summarizing the
deformation of impact on steel. Repair process will included speciality
tools such as specialized hammers, dollies, spoons, welders, and files.
Metal repair using heat and mechanical shrinking steps will be covered.
The student will answer ASE style quesitons relating to non-structural
damage repair.
INTRODUCTION TO AUTO BODY SERVICE & REPAIR ~ 90hr/3cr
The student will be required to describe what
happens to a motor vehicle during a collision and summarize the steps
needed to repair that vehicle.
The student will be able to summarize how work flows
through a typical body shop, describe the types of positions or jobs
available in the auto industry and identify the shop and inner working
of a typical collision repair shop. The student will answer ASE style
questions relating to the collision repair industry.
PLASTICS REPAIR & BONDING TECHNIQUES ~ 90hr/3cr
The objective of this section will be to
identify and explain the repair process between two major types of
plastics and unknown types of plastics used in automobile repair. The
topics covered will be repair of gouges, tears, and punctures in
plastice using chemical bonding processes and plastic welding.
Applications of fiberglass as a component and as a reinforcement along
with the repair of damage surfaces contstructed of SMC and PRIN
componenets will be covered. The student will answer ASE style review
questions relating to the repair of plastics. PAINTING & REFINISHING ADVANCED 90hr/3cr
The student will be required to explain the advantages,
disadvantages, and applications of barecoat/clearcoat vs. single stage
finishes. The technician will demonstrate the ability to describe and
use different spray gun coats including blend coat panel blonding, spot
and overall refinishing on steel as well as plastic or composite panels.
The student will be responsible for currently answering ASE style
questions relating to refinishing procedures.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS &
DAMAGE REPAIR 90hr/3cr
This unit will cover how impact forces are transmitted through both
full frame and uni-body construction. Analyzing damage using body
dimensions, measuring tools datum plane, and centerline concepts as
related to uni-body repair using vehicle reference points. The diagnosis
of various types of body damage including twists, mash, sag, and
sidesway using tape measure, tram bar, and self centering gauges will be
covered. The student will answer ASE style related quesitons relating to
vehicle measurement and damage analysis.
GENERATE A DAMAGE REPORT (ESTIMATE) ELECTRONICALLY ~ 90hr/3cr
This component will explain the purpose of the damage estimate,
outline the sequence for evaluating the vehicle damage, describe the
method of determining the repairability of a damage vehicle using
gathered information to determine whether damaged parts should be
repaired or replaced. The student will be responsible for explaining the
difference between flat rate labor time and overlap labor time,
calculate material costs, and generate an electronic estimate using a
digital camera, personal computer, and estimating softwear. The student
will answer ASE style review questions relating to the estimating
process.
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL COMPONENT REPAIR ~ 180hr/6cr
This section will cover diagnosis and minor repairs of powertrain
and driveline construction. Eight major areas of ASE topics including
steering and suspension, wheel alignment, brake systems, cooling
systems, heater operations, air conditioning systems, exhaust and
emissions systems. Basic electricity of charging systems, starting
systems, and passive restraint systems including seat belts, air bags,
and roll bar service. The student will answer ASE sytle quesitons as
related to mechanical and electrical component repair.
INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR SPORTS FABRICATION & CUSTOMIZING ~ 90hr/3cr
Emphasis will be placed on additional technical requirements and
extremely high safety concerns. This component will include fabrication
of steel and fiberglass components pulsing the utilization of after
market components such as wings, spoilers, ground effects, and
electronic devices. Refinishing techniques including specialized
materials and graphic designs will be implemented. Strict adherence to
Pennsylvain State Safety Inspection Laws will be implemented in all
repairs. Students will be required to complete program, state
inspection, and ASE style questions.
INSTRUCTORS:
Edward J. Pollack
Voc. II, Temple University
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