Automotive Collision Repair
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AUTO BODY REPAIR & ESTIMATING
CTL-3050
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
Students will learn and apply collision repair techniques including plastic repair, metal repair, painting, and buffing. The course is designed to expose the students to different industry terminology, safety practices, auto body estimating and basic auto body repairs. The skills learned will be expanded in the advanced courses available.
AUTO BODY STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DAMAGE REPAIR
CTL-3060
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Auto Body, Repair and Estimating, Open to grade 9-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
Students will learn about and demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in frame and structural repair. This includes understanding frame components, frame inspection, laser and manual measuring, and understanding and demonstrating correct repair and welding procedures.
AUTO BODY STRUCTURAL NONSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DAMAGE REPAIR
CTL-3070
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Auto Body, Repair and Estimating, Open to grade 9-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
Students learn to inspect, analyze, repair and replace nonstructural components. This includes plastic, steel, and aluminum. The project based learning will be performed on actual vehicles using industry standard repair procedures. Students will repair and refinish more complex damage.
AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REFINISHING
CTL-3080
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Auto Body Repair & Estimating, and Auto Body Structural Analysis & Damage Repair, or Auto Body Nonstructural Analysis & Damage Repair, Open to grade 10-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the processes used in painting and refinishing, in accordance with the local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. Students will learn to apply basecoat/clear coat for panel blending or partial refinishing to achieve invisible repair. Students will identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinished; determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures needed and apply multi-stage (tri-coat) coats for panel blending or overall refinishing. Students will inspect spray equipment to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards. Students will learn to properly use the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator and personal painting/refinishing respirator system. Select and use the proper personal safety equipment for various shop operations.