Automotive Collision and Repair Technology

The auto body industry needs more qualified technicians than ever before. In this course students are trained in all the areas of the trade: refinish and spraying techniques: rust and collision repair, including unibody work with the latest Blackhawk bench system. Instruction includes the use of all basic and hand pneumatic tools while working on actual vehicles.

The Freshmen will learn various hand skills and knowledge to the degree that will enable the student to work at the level of a painter's helper, in a safe and competent manner. All of the above will be hands on training. Freshmen course of study will include shop safety for the use of hand tools and power tools. Proper jacking and how to use abrasives and sandpaper along with sanding techniques, masking techniques, surface preparation, painting materials, compounding, priming, and the use of synthetic fillers. The Freshmen will learn how to use the various hand skills and knowledge to the degree that will enable the student to work at the level of a painter's helper in a safe manner, learning how to protect the student from the dangers in the trade areas. Students will be able to read about various hand tools and materials from various books in the related room. Audio visual aids and trade magazines will also be used, as well as lectures from the instructor. Freshmen will be able to learn about various hand tools and materials to be able to complete the above objectives such as safety precautions for the following usage of: hammers, dollies, wrenches, ratchets, and sockets, as well as screw drivers, pliers, cutting shears, and vise grips.

The Sophomores will learn, with hands on training, how to acquire knowledge of the various skills which enable them to become a bodyperson's helper or further his skills as a painter's helper and to follow proper safety procedures. They will also learn to recognize and repair minor collision damage and participate in spot repair and overall refinishing. All the above will be hands on training. The Sophomore course of study shall include shop safety with the use of hand tools, and automotive metals. We will also be analyzing damaged areas, and roughing procedures. They will be learning several different trade terms of the shop area and the importance of good shop habits and workmanship. The Sophomores will acquire knowledge of the various skills which enable them to become a bodyperson's helper or further his or her skills as a painter's helper. Students will learn to recognize and repair minor collision damage and the art of painting and refinishing in a safe manner. The student will learn the dangers of paint and the use of protection techniques. Students will be able to read about various hand tools and materials from various books in the related room. Audio visual aids and trade magazines will be used, as well as, lectures from the instructor. Sophomores will be able to learn about various paint and thinners, and the dangers of each of the following: Lacquers, enamels, enamel reducers, lacquer thinners, puttys, sealers, and additives.

The Junior students will learn panel replacement necessary for a large collision repair. They also will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed for applying the various materials used by the automotive manufacturers in a safe manner. All the above will be hands on training. The Junior course of study will include the following: The analysis of damage and complete panel replacement. Also, geometry and fillers, torch soldering, and shrinking procedures will be learned, along with the ability to color-match the application of finishes, and general facts about custom refinishing. The Juniors should have acquired the knowledge to analyze the various methods of collision repair, to enable them to become an auto body repair person with a minimum of supervision. Students should be given the opportunity to learn panel replacement necessary for a large collision repair. They also will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed for applying the various materials used by the automotive manufacturers. Students will be able to read about various collision repairs form various books in the related room. Audio visual aids and trade magazines will also be used, as well as, lectures form the instructor. The Juniors course of study will consist of analyzing damage, panel replacement, jacks, multiple jacks, and major glass replacement.

The Seniors will learn how to perform the various operations required in Repairing and Refinishing necessary to meet commercial standards in a safe manner. All training will be hands-on. The senior course of study will include the following: Collision Estimating, Unibody and Full Frame Repair using the “Chief EZ liner Classic 25” frame machine along with the Chief Universal Measuring System. The Seniors should be competent enough to perform the various operations required in repairing and refinishing necessary to meet commercial standards. Students should be acclimated with the procedures necessary for estimate writing, ordering parts and materials, scheduling of work and customer report. Students will be able to read about various repairing and refinishing from various books in the related room. Audio visual aids and trade magazines will also be used, as well as, lectures from the instructor. The Senior course of study is as follows: Collision Estimating, Chief EZ Liner Classic 25 use, and Frame Straightening.