Auto Body Repair

Course Description:

Auto Body Repair students will learn how to repair a vehicle to pre-collision condition in both classroom and lab environments. 

• Students will learn each part of the collision industry step-by-step starting with the scene of the accident and following the process all the way to the final clean-up and customer delivery. These topics include shop safety, damage analysis and estimating, vehicle pre-clean and check-in, repair planning, disassembly and reassembly, plastic repairs, steel dent repair, GMA MIG welding, STRSW resistance welding, Safety Restraint Systems (SRS), primer application, refinishing, corrosion protection, collision related mechanical, computer diagnostics, and an overview of today’s Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. 
• Students can earn certifications and on the job apprenticeships to begin a possible career in collision repair or restoration and custom refinishing industries.
• Learning environments include classroom, lab and online modules.

Students who would benefit from this program

Students who would benefit from this program are those who enjoy working with their hands, are creative, detail-oriented, and are interested in being a part of the technology advancements in today’s automobiles. The lab allows students to repair and recondition past and present vehicles using innovative modern techniques, technology, and skills learned in the classroom.

Course Outline:

1st Semester: Collision Repair, Hazardous Air Pollutants, Vehicle Construction Materials, Tools and Equipment, Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal, Vehicle Parts Terminology, Personal Safety, Vehicle Construction Material Types, Industry Repair Terms, Bolt on Exterior Panels, Corrosion Protection and Refinishing, GMA Steel MIG Welding, Seam Sealers, Pre and Post Scanning, Plastic Welding, Adhesives, and Estimating.         

2nd Semester: Automotive Lighting, Exterior Trim, Decals, and Vinyl Graphics, Mechanical Systems, STRSW Resistance Welding, Rivet and Welding Bonding, Steel Sectioning, Structural Pulling, Water based Painting, Mechanical Repair Terms, Safety Systems and Restraints, Color Theory, and Vehicle Structural Measuring.  

High School Credit:

Students will earn elective credit at their high school upon completion of this course. Please see a high school counselor (based on district decision) for eligibility towards 4th-year math-related credit, VPAA credit, and waived credits for third year science and second year world language.

Length of Program:

1 year