Basic Course Information

Course Number:
ABOD 571
Effective: Fall 2019
Last Reviewed: 12-07-19
Course Title: ADVANCED AUTO BODY
Department: Auto Body Technology
Division: Skilled Trades & Technology
  Hours
Lecture Hours per week - in class 2.00
Lecture Hours per week - out of class 0.00
Lab Hours per week - in class 4.00
Lab Hours per week - out of class 0.00
Additional Instructor Contact Hours per week 0.00
Work Experience Hours per week 0.00
Total Contact Hours per week 6.00
Total Lecture Hours: 36.00
Total Lab Hours: 72.00
Total Work Experience Hours: 0.00
Total Contact Hours: 108.00
Units of Credit: 0.00
Catalog Description Presents an advanced course in automotive body and fender repair which combines laboratory work on campus and on-site research in a commercial repair facility. This course covers estimating damage, frame alignment, trim work, upholstery removal and installation, shop management, and major collision damage repair. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and manipulative skill necessary for gainful employment in the automotive collision repair industry.
Schedule Description Presents an advanced course in automotive body and fender repair which combines laboratory work on campus and on-site research in a commercial repair facility. This course covers estimating damage, frame alignment, trim work, upholstery removal and installation, shop management, and major collision damage repair. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and manipulative skill necessary for gainful employment in the automotive collision repair industry. (Formerly ATCH571)
Minimum Qualifications Discipline Designation MQDD:
Auto Body Technology
Degree Applicability:
Non Credit
Methods of Instruction:
Lab, Lecture, Distance Education, Lecture/Lab
Grading Method(s):
P/NP Only, Non-Credit Gradeable Course/SP
Course Cap: 21
Face-to-Face Modality Limit:
21
DE Modality Limit:
21

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Select and justify proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), storage and handling of materials associated within the Auto Collision Industry.
  2. Analyze, diagnose, and exhibit safe and efficient methods for repairing collision damage, vehicle renovation, and preparation processes towards refinishing.
  3. Analyze vehicle construction and repair considerations of various materials pertaining to collision damage.
  4. Recognize occupational administrative processes within the Auto Body Industry.

Course Content

Objective Demonstrate safe and effective methods of performing automotive collision repairs.
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Objective Demonstrate the proper operation of the various pieces of collision repair equipment associated with collision repair industry
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Objective Analyze and measure damage on unibody and full-frame vehicles.
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Objective Develop an estimate of labor and material costs for repairing structural and cosmetic damage and formulate a plan of action to be followed.
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Objective Apply repair methods to restore a damaged vehicle to pre-accident condition.
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Topics & Scope:
  1. Personal protective equipment
    Safe use of tools
    Safety data sheet
    Proper method for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
      (Obj 1)
  2. Hand, pneumatic, hydaulic tools
    Lifts, jacks
    Welders
      (Obj 1, 2)
  3. Body dimension specifications
    Panel alignment
    Tram and three-dimensional gauge
      (Obj 1, 3)
  4. Identify cosmetic and structural damage
    Repair versus replace parts
    Repair materials
    Labor, material and parts costs calculations
    Repair operation plan
      (Obj 1, 4)
  5. Frame structural repair
    Cosmetic repair- hammer and dolly dents, body filler
    Plastic and fiberglass repair
    Panel welding
    Interior and weatherstrip removal and installation
      (Obj 1, 5)
Assignments:
  1. Critical Thinking Assignments (minimum 2 examples):
    Students will be required to analyze damage, develop a repair plan, and proceed with the plan and make necessary adjustments to the plan and procedure as necessary.
      (Obj 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  2. Independent Work (minimum 2 examples):
    Homework: questions relating to the reading assignments.
      (Obj 1, 2)
  3. Independent Work (minimum 2 examples):
    Research in technical manuals related to classwork
      (Obj 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  4. Independent Work (minimum 2 examples):
    Individual laboratory assignments dealing with "real-world" repair scenarios
      (Obj 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  5. Critical Thinking Assignments (minimum 2 examples):
    Students will identify cause-effect relationships, recognize errors, analyze completed work, and apply previously known principles to new situations.
      (Obj 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  6. Independent Work (minimum 2 examples):
    Research manufacturer repair requirements
      (Obj 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Methods of Evaluation:
  • Written/Typed Homework
  • Class Performance(s)
  • Quizzes/Exams
  • Performance Exams
Texts, Reading, and Materials:
Textbooks:
Crandell, M. Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing ((1st/e)/e). Goodheart-Wilcox, (2014).
General Education:
Cuesta General Education
Transfer General Education