Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Collision Repair I
High School Credits: 6 credits per year
Dual Credit : Vincennes University Early College Program: Alternate Year (Collision Repair), up to 13 college dual credit hours
Offered: AM and PM
Industry Certifications (National) Available: ASE Student Certification (multiple)
Description:
Automotive Collision Repair I includes classroom and laboratory experiences concerned with all phases of the repair of damaged vehicle bodies and frames, including metal straightening; smoothing areas by filing, grinding, or sanding; concealment of imperfections; painting; and replacement of body components including trim. Students examine the characteristics of body metals including the installation of moldings, ornaments, and fasteners with emphasis on sheet metal analysis and safety. Course coverage also includes instruction in personal and environmental safety practices as related to OSHA and other agencies that affect individuals working in the ground transportation technology areas. Additional instruction is given in the course on measurement principles and automotive fasteners. Instruction should also emphasize computerized frame diagnosis, computerized color-mixing, and computerized estimating of repair costs. Additional academic skills taught in this course include precision measurement and mathematical calibrations as well as scientific principles related to adhesive compounds, color-mixing, abrasive materials, metallurgy, and composite materials.
Automotive Collision Repair II
High School Credits: 6 credits per year
Dual Credits: Vincennes University Early College Program: Alternate Year (Refinish), up to 11 college dual credit hours
Offered: AM and PM sessions
Prerequisites: ACT I
Industry Certifications (National) Available: ASE (multiple)
Description:
Automotive Collision Repair IIIntroduces concepts in auto paint considerations with emphasis on the handling of materials and equipment in modern automotive technologies. Instruction should also emphasize computerized frame diagnosis, computerized color-mixing, and computerized estimating of repair costs. Additional academic skills taught in this course include precision measurement and mathematical calibrations as well as scientific principles related to adhesive compounds, color-mixing, abrasive materials, metallurgy, and composite materials.
Online Classroom
Automotive Collision Projects
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