Course Offerings

This course introduces safety, equipment, structural damage analysis, and damage repairs. Topics include shop safety, design and construction, structural analysis and measurement, equipment, structural glass, repair techniques, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and perform repairs to a vehicle which has received light/moderate structural damage. This course will also cover the terms and procedures for welding various metals used in the transportation industry with an emphasis on personal safety and environmental health. Topics include safety and precautionary measures, setup/operation of MIG equipment, metal identification methods, types of welds/joints, techniques, inspection methods, cutting processes and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of welding operations and safety procedures according to industry standard

*THIS IS A REQUIRED COURSE FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO TAKE THE PROJECT BASED AUTO RESTORATION COURSE*

Course Objectives

This course introduces safety, tools, and the fundamentals of body repair. Topics include shop safety, damage analysis, tools and equipment, repair techniques, materials selection, materials usage, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and repair minor direct and indirect damage including removal/repairing/replacing of body panels to accepted standards.

Outline of Instruction

•Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe and list the proper fundamentals, processes and equipment, materials and metallurgy associated with welding of similar and dissimilar metals in transportation systems and equipment.
2. Identify and describe safety and health practices associated with the welding of similar and dissimilar metals in transportation systems and equipment.
3. In a lab setting, demonstrate the ability to successfully weld similar and dissimilar metals in transportation systems and equipment.
4. Select and list the proper inspection methods associated with the welding of similar and dissimilar metals in transportation systems and equipment.
5. In a lab setting, demonstrate proper setup and operational procedures associated with the welding of similar and dissimilar metals in transportation systems and equipment.
6. Describe and list the cutting techniques used with the various tools and methods associated with transportation systems and equipment.

Contact Hours

100

CEUs

1

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

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Students should bring wear safety clothes, gloves, shoes, and glasses.

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

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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