OCG - Automotive Collision Repair Technology 3

South Carolina Standards:  (List the standards students are expected to master in this course)

UNIT A: PERFORMING WORK SAFETY PRACTICES

1. Demonstrate the ability to work safely and keep a safe work area.
2. Operate a fire extinguisher.
3. Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools.
4. Demonstrate understanding of “right to know” laws including OSHA regulations and EPA Rule 40.

UNIT G: DEMONSTRATING STRUCTURAL ALIGNMENT SKILLS

1. Demonstrate how to interpret a structural dimension sheet.
2. Determine structural alignment using three-dimensioning and point-to-point measuring.
3. Analyze and diagram structural damage.
4. Develop a structural repair plan.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and operation of MacPherson strut and SLA suspension systems.
6. Demonstrate knowledge and operation of rack and pinion and parallelogram steering systems.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of wheel alignment and wheel alignment angles.
8. Demonstrate knowledge and use of self-centering gauges and tram gauges.

 UNIT H: DEMONSTRATING SKILLS REQUIRED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE TRIM, ACCESSORIES, AND HARDWARE

1. Remove and replace various bumper systems.
2. Replace and/or align bumper reinforcements. November 2011
3. Replace and/or align energy absorbers.
4. Remove and replace grille.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of various types of restraint systems and how to disable them.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of how to access OEM guidelines for restraint systems service.
7. Remove and replace trim panels.
8. Remove and replace molding.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of how to install weather stripping.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove, replace, and align door locks and mating parts.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove, replace, and align trunk locks and mating parts.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove, replace, and adjust window regulators.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove and replace front and rear seats.
14. Remove, replace, and align hood locks and mating parts.
15. Install new nonstructural body sheet metal.

UNIT J: DEMONSTRATING PAINTING AND REFINISHING SKILLS

5. Demonstrate knowledge of painting booth operations.
6. Clean and condition bare metal for corrosion resistant primers.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of restoring corrosion protection to repaired or replaced unibody structural areas.
8. Prepare panel surfaces for refinishing:
9. sanding,
10. scuffing,
11. feather-edging,
12. blocking,
13. cleaning.
14.  Mask sections and parts.
15. Apply various primers and sealers.
16. Apply single stage paint.
17. Apply basecoat/clearcoat paint.
18. Blend a panel using a basecoat/clearcoat finish.
19. Demonstrate knowledge of the color tinting process.
20. Demonstrate knowledge of applying multi-stage paints.
21. Demonstrate knowledge of waterborne finishes.
22. Demonstrate knowledge of paint defects, causes, and cures.
23. Prepare and refinish plastic parts.
24. Demonstrate knowledge of removal and application of decals and stripes. November 2011
25. Perform final detail and cleanup for delivery.

UNIT K: DEMONSTRATING AUTOMOBILE BODY REPAIR ESTIMATING SKILLS

1. Compute the cost of parts and labor for a collision-damaged vehicle using a crash estimating guide.
2. Determine paint and materials costs for an estimate.
3. Complete and total the estimate form.

UNIT L: DEMONSTRATING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

1. Complete a resume.
2. Complete a job application.
3. Create a portfolio.
4. Demonstrate interviewing skills.
5. Demonstrate workplace/soft skills.