• COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY

    Collision Repair I Grade 11
    This course serves as an introduction to collision repair and incorporates selected topics from each of the three broad areas of non-structural repair, structural repair, and painting/refinishing. Students become familiar with safe practices in the shop as well as the various tools and equipment used in the trade including lifting, measuring, cleaning, and finishing devices. Steel straightening, damage analysis, and the preparation of customer estimates are also covered. Second semester continues by extending damage analysis/repair coverage to frontal impact and interior damage, exterior trim/hardware repairs, use of plastic adhesives, and advanced measurement systems. Classes are built around learning modules licensed from I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) which include both classroom and hands-on shop exercises with competencies cross-indexed to ASE/NATEF (Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). Students can also earn their 10-hour OSHA safety card Students taking this class will be required to join SkillsUSA; dues will be the responsibility of the student. 

    Collision Repair II Grade 12
    This course moves into the repair of bolted-on components and other areas requiring the use of gas-metal arc welding (GMAW). Additional time is also devoted to the advanced use of body fillers and repairs to both fixed and moveable glass components. Second semester covers aligning/repairing the vehicle frame, working with aluminum body parts, and the final steps in the painting/finishing process. Finding and repairing wind noise and water leaks is also addressed. Classes are built around learning modules licensed from I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) which include both classroom and hands-on shop exercises with competencies cross-indexed to ASE/NATEF (Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). Students taking this class will be required to join SkillsUSA; dues will be the responsibility of the student. Prerequisite – Intro to Collision Repair. 
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