ABCT1325 Auto Body Welding 2 The second welding course in the auto body program delivers information and hands-on practice of advanced welding methods for collision repairs. The MIG welding procedures will focus on structural parts and full frame welding procedures. Resistance spot welding techniques for late model collision repair are covered as well as silicon bronze welding using wire feed welders. Plasma arc cutting and induction heating procedures are included in the course. (Prerequisites: ABCT1115, ABCT1125, ABCT1165 (Prerequisite or concurrent: ABCT1345) (2 credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) ABCT1330 General Auto Body Lab This lab allows for skill building of previously learned areas of study through hands-on application. It also provides time for the student to complete tasks assigned in current courses and provides hands-on time to achieve a complete collision repair. Much of the emphasis in this lab will surround collision type repairs. (Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 technical credits completed in ABCT courses) (3 Credits: 0 lec/3 lab) ABCT1335 Auto Body Mechanical 2 The second mechanical course in the auto body program advances the knowledge base and hands on of many systems introduced in Auto Body Mechanical 1. Air conditioning, cooling systems, steering and suspension, brakes, and computerized body and mechanical systems are worked with from a collision damaged perspective. Hands-on assignments are involved in addition to the theory of the systems physics. Scan tools are used in the diagnostics of many of the systems as well as other specialized tools. Utilization of service procedures and service data bases are significant part of the experiences in this course as well. (Prerequisites or concurrent: ABCT1135, ABCT1115, ABCT1125, ABCT1315) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) ABCT1345 Structural Repair This structural course focuses on preparing vehicles for structural straightening and parts replacement. Vehicle anchoring systems are used to hold the vehicle for pulling procedures and are set-up following specifications and measuring system data. Measuring is a major emphasis in structural repairs and developing of repair plans as well as documentation of the repair process. With pulling and parts replacement completed corrosion protection and restoration is applied. Wheel alignment is a final step in the structural repair process to ensure drivability. Structural glass replacement concerns are addressed during the course as well. (Prerequisites or concurrent: ABCT1115, ABCT1125, ABCT1145, ABCT1165, ABCT1325) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) ABCT1355 Refinishing 3 Refinishing 3 is third in a series of refinishing courses and is intended to provide experience in the most advanced levels of vehicle refinishing. Included are the study of color theory and achieving blendable paint matches. Water borne paint technology is introduced and students switch to use of it for color application in this course and advanced labs. Tri-stage paint application and custom painting techniques and materials are introduced. The opportunity is available for students to explore custom painting techniques using air brushes, mini guns, and many other tools. (Prerequisites: ABCT1155, ABCT1255, and 6 credits of refinishing and production labs) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) ABCT1375 Production Lab 2 Production Lab 2 provides the opportunity to continue to develop body and paint skills learned in earlier courses. Lab time is also ABCT1470 Specialty Lab A lab created to help students gain skills in areas of needed Course Descriptions 103 ABCT1416 Damage Analysis and Estimating Damage analysis and estimating covers the process of analyzing the vehicle following a collision event looking at preexisting conditions as well as collision related damage. The process of gathering customer information, vehicle information, insurance coverage information, vehicle damage, parts options, parts pricing, labor operation pricing, and other related charges and arriving at cost of repairs is the core of the course. Processes needed to document repairs, identify OEM procedures, and paint companies recommendations are critical and covered in the course. Communication of needed information to the customer and insurance company is also focused on with insurance policies and coverage types included. (Prerequisites: 20 credits of ABCT courses completed or concurrently enrolled in the needed credits) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ABCT1440 Damage Analysis & Estimating This course teaches systematic approaches to determining the extent of collision damage to all areas of the vehicle. After analyzing the damage, the process of converting it into an estimated cost of repair is presented in principle along with hands-on practice and application. (Prerequisite: 20 credits or more ABCT technical courses completed or enrolled in concurrently) (2 credits: 1 lec/1 lab) ABCT1450 Advanced Collision Lab This lab requires the student to take a collision damaged vehicle from the point of damage analysis through the structural repair process, exterior panel repair and replacement, refinishing, detailing, and other related mechanical and electrical repairs required to restore it to pre-accident condition. (Prerequisite: minimum of 25 technical credits) (4 Credits: 0 lec/4 lab) ABCT1460 Advanced Production Lab This lab is intended to provide continued skill improvement and repair efficiency in all aspects of collision repair processes required to restore a collision damaged vehicle back to pre-accident condition. Emphasis is on routine type repairs found in refinishing and collision repair facilities. (Prerequisite: 25 technical credits minimum) (4 Credits: 0 lec/4 lab) used to prepare vehicles for structural repairs when enrolled concurrently in advanced courses. Emphasis is now being placed on accountability for use of the lab time and recording tasks by time to weekly logs in preparation for industry flat rates. Planning of repair steps are shifted toward the student’s involvement working toward setting goals for the week as part of weekly logs. (Prerequisite: ABCT1115 and 20 additional ABCT courses or instructor approval) (2 credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) ABCT1415 Damage Analysis and Estimating Damage analysis and estimating covers the process of analyzing the vehicle following a collision event looking at preexisting conditions as well as collision related damage. The process of gathering customer information, vehicle information, insurance coverage information, vehicle damage, parts options, parts pricing, labor operation pricing, and other related charges and arriving at cost of repairs is the core of the course. Communication of needed information to the customer and insurance company is also focused on with insurance policies and coverage types included. (Prerequisites or concurrent: 20 credits of ABCT courses) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)
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