Intermediate course to develop the skills necessary to cut, shape, weld, and fabricate various types of metal products from raw materials. Usage of MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), gas welding, English Wheel, Power Hammer, and various other metal shaping equipment and techniques will be presented.
This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive drivetrain control systems. Includes specialized training in the use of factory scan tools and electronic automotive diagnostic equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-8 and L1 tests.
This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive manual and automatic transmission units. Includes specialized training in the use of specialized lifts and factory scantools. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-2 and A-3 tests.
This course prepares students to use factory scan tools to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair next generation automobiles. In-depth study of factory scan tool use includes module scanning and reflashing.
Techniques for repairing, replacing, and refinishing the many types of plastic and fiberglass parts now being used in auto body construction. Specialized methods for heating, reshaping, repairing, welding, and refinishing plastics.
Identification and use of different types of welding equipment for the installation of welded panels. Study of various methods of welding, brazing, soldering, and plasma arc cutting of thin auto body material.
Study, analysis, and repair of unibody and full-framed vehicles, their straightening and alignment, alignment at cross members, rear and side frame members, suspension systems, and steering systems. Frame straightening machines, gauges, and tools as well as appropriate safety will be covered.
An introduction to automotive urethane, polyurethane, and water-based refinishing. It includes a comprehensive study of the materials, equipment, techniques, and processes in the successful application of each of the automotive refinishing materials by integrating classroom gained knowledge with shop practice. This course is required for the Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement and the Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Associate of Science.
This course concerns the methods and techniques of fastening and joining metal and plastic parts as they relate to a professional fit and finish on vehicle body and frame structures including alignment of metal and plastic parts.
Basic introduction to welding, metal bumping, metal finishing, and plastic filling. Students will learn analysis of minor body and fender damage and the sequential procedures involved in proper metal damage repair by integrating their classroom gained knowledge with shop practice.