REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 1.  Prepare a parts order form and procure the materials.

 2.  Demonstrate proper tool checkout.

 3.  Identify procedures to ensure safety compliance in the shop.

 4.  Identify various automobile body types and the characteristics.

 5.  Identify major structural and non-structural components.

 6.  Interpret Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates.

 7.  Demonstrate proper use of tools and equipment in the collision repair industry.

 8.  Describe job titles and specific areas of employment.

 9.  Describe the working environment within the collision repair industry.

 10. Determine the demand for entry-level technicians.

 11. List skills employers expect of entry-level technicians.

 ​12. Discuss the amount of training and education necessary to enter into the collision repair industry and the requirements for becoming industry certified.

 REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.    Auto collision lab

        A.  Office classroom

        B.  Tool room

        C.  Equipment storage

        D.  Metalworking

        E.  Refinishing

 II.   Collision repair industry

        A.  Job possibilities

        B.  Types of automobile construction

        C.  General repair

        D.  General refinish

 III.  Shop procedures

        A.  Procurement

             1.  Materials

             2.  Parts form

        B.  Tools and equipment

             1.  Types

             2.  Uses

             3.  Maintenance

 IV.   Shop safety

        A.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

             1.  Proper clothing

             2.  Grooming

             3.  Respirators

             4.  Eye protection

        B.  Environmental safety

             1.  Hand tools

             2.  Power equipment

             3.  Proper ventilation

        C.  Chemicals or materials

             1.  Handling

             2.  Storage

             3.  Disposal

        D.  Compliance and regulations

             1.  Federal

             2.  State

             3.  Local

          iv.   Environmental

 V.    Tools and equipment

        A.  Hand tools

        B.  Pneumatic

        C.  Electric

        D.  Hydraulic

        E.  Lifts

        F.  Safety

 VI.   VIN plates

 VII.  Repair process

        A.  Body types

        B.  Characteristics

 VIII. Automobile construction

        A.  Structural

        B.  Non-structural

        C.  Sections

        D.  Assemblies

             1.  Body-over-frame

             2.  Unitized vehicles

 IX.   Employment

        A.  Job titles

        B.  Areas of employment

        C.  Demand for technicians

        D.  Skills needed

 X.    Industry certification

        A.  Requirements

        B.  Training

        C.  Education