ABCT1520

This course combines lecture and laboratory practice to introduce students to the knowledge and skills required in the auto body industry. The course introduces students to industry equipment and processes. Students will be instructed on safety and basic familiarization with industry related terminology. Blue printing and estimating will be covered in this course. Written and demonstration tests will be done in accordance with Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) curriculum and online learning modules. Students will learn skills in customer relations and how to interact with customers of all backgrounds. Student Learning Outcomes

• Apply personal and shop safety practices according to I-CAR and NATEF standards.
• Describe the collision repair industry and related career choices.
• Define safety and environmental issues related to the work place.
• Label automotive panels and parts with accuracy.
• Name auto body trim and hardware.
• Identify collision related hand, power tools, and equipment.
• Show appropriate use of auto body specific tools and equipment.
• Define auto body vehicle terminology according to I-CAR and industry standards.
• Identify different types of vehicle damage.
• Use blueprinting principles in the estimating process.
• Develop hand-written and computer-generated estimates
• Interpret Repair orders/estimates
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills while interacting with a diverse customer population
• Perform vehicle reconditioning procedures on customer vehicles to industry standards.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and reliability