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Auto Body Restoration - Project Based Class

Course ID: AUT-3109B7
Overview
Course Outline
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Intended Audience
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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

Upon completion of this class the student will be able to 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 business 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 (USE & IDENTIFICATION) Power tools (USE & IDENTIFICATION)
Body fillers (PLASTIC & FIBERGLASS FILLERS)
Mixing and applying undercoats
Mixing and applying topcoats Refinishing equipment Fasteners

Contact Hours

100

CEUs

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

Prerequisites

None

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 ¼" drive socket set-standard and/or metric 3/8" drive socket set-standard and/or metric combination wrench set-standard 7/16-9/16 combination wrench set-metric 6mm-16mm Screw driver-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.