Course Offerings

Are you interested in auto body restoration? This course provides knowledge and skills in automobile construction and design; cleaning, removing, and installing parts; painting; use of tools; safety procedures, and more. Students will participate in realistic training activities and work on their own projects.

Course Objectives

Correctly use equipment used in the restoration of vehicles to repair and restore a vehicle

Recognize the major technological systems of the automobile

Explain authentic antique automobile restoration materials, methods and techniques

Use materials and tools necessary to complete authentic automobile restoration work

Demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a successful career in antique automobile restoration

Outline of Instruction

Understanding elements involved with auto body repair and paint

Paint and body shop safety (basic first aid)

General hand tools and power tools (use and identification)

Body fillers (plastic and fiberglass)

Mixing and applying undercoats

Mixing and applying topcoats

Refinishing equipment

Fasteners

Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR)

Website

https://www.i-car.com/s/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Students will be responsible for basic hand tools to support the vehicle project student is working on: Body pack hammer, body dolly, DA sander, angle die grinder with grinder disk, air blowgun, 1/4" drive socket set (standard and/or metric) 3/8" drive socket set (standard and/or metric) combination wrench set (standard 7/16-9/16 or metric 6mm-16mm), screwdrivers (common, Phillips, Torx), ball-peen hammer.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Students are not allowed to use any tools or equipment unless they are properly trained. Students are not allowed to use equipment unless given permission and supervised by the instructor (i.e.-frame machine, welding equipment, etc.). Students are only allowed to work on one car at a time in the shop.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in vehicle restoration and repair

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Auto Collison Repair

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Auto Body Paint Prepper

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Auto Body Repair or Restoration

Related Courses

AHS-AUTE1

Course Contact Information

Bill Lurie

[email protected]