Course

32405330 Collision Repair/Refinishing 1
Course Information
Description
Introduction to oxy-acetylene welding and brazing, with a heavy emphasis on mig welding techniques as related to the collision repair industry. Students learn the proper use of the hammer and dolly, other metal straightening tools and the process of metal finishing and plastic filling. The refinishing phase includes instruction in the proper use of the spray gun, refinishing panels and fenders, spot repairing of panels and fenders and blending and tinting of paint. Shop and paint safety practices are emphasized.
Total Credits
11
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Explore safety
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring 76% on performance test
    Criteria
    you cite welding safety rules
    you demonstrate safe use of body repair tools
    you demonstrate safe use of solvents and chemicals

  2. Demonstrate welding and cutting
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring 76% on written test in accordance with specifications and procedures
    Criteria
    you perform oxyacetylene fusion welding in all positions on gauge material
    you perform oxyacetylene fusion welding in all positions on plate material
    you cut plate metal, bolts, shafts with oxyacetylene torch
    you perform brazing in all positions on gauge material
    you perform MIG welding in all positions on gauge material
    you cut gauge material with plasma arc torch

  3. Use body tools
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring 76% on written test in accordance with specifications and procedures
    Criteria
    you identify collision repair tools
    you demonstrate holding and use of collision repair tools
    you demonstrate the use of the porta-power and grinder

  4. Demonstrate metal working
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring 76% on written test in accordance with specifications and procedures
    Criteria
    you remove a small dent
    you straighten deformed auto body sheet metal
    you weld and metal work a break in a fender
    you weld a patch in a fender and metal working
    you repair damaged areas with plastic after roughing it out
    you metal finish body a panel
    you weld on body panels
    you shrink damaged metal areas
    you repair fiber glass and plastic panels

  5. Demonstrate filling
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring 76% on written test in accordance with specifications and procedures
    Criteria
    you fill depressed areas with body solder

  6. Prepare surface for paint
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring 76% on written test in accordance with specifications and procedures
    Criteria
    you follow safety precautions when using the paint spraying equipment
    you remove paint, rust, grease, oil, tar, and wax
    you sand the paint surface and feather edging
    you clean the surface and metal condition the bare metal
    you mask moldings, emblems,windows, handles
    you remove old paint by scraping, paint remover, and disc sanding
    you mask parts
    you mix primers
    you glaze imperfection and sand out glazing putty
    you clean the area to be painted
    you wipe down and tack area
    you apply corrosion prevention materials
    you clean and maintain paint spraying equipment

  7. Spray paint
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring 76% on written test in accordance with specifications and procedures
    by scoring 76% on written test
    Criteria
    you explain spray gun operation
    you identify spray equipment
    you mix paints
    you reduce and stain paints
    you adjust spray gun
    you apply undercoats
    you apply topcoats
    you finish painted surfaces
    you paint details
    you polish single stage finish (glaze coating)
    you polish clear coat finishes
    you clean vehicle for delivery