Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide students with a basic understanding of Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing services include knowledge of the processes, technologies and material used in the reconstruction and vehicles.  This course is designed to teach the concepts and theory of systems related to automotive collision repair and refinishing.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Utilizing appropriate safety procedures, Demonstrate familiarity with historical development and career information on the automotive industry; demonstrate safe, professional, and responsible work practices; identify and demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and tools: identify and describe functions of vehicle subsystems; demonstrate the use of service publications: identify various automotive fasteners used in industry; and perform automotive collision repair and refinishing.

COURSE GRADING:
Each student pass with a 70% or better in each section of the automotive technology course. The three sections include:  Attitude, Classroom work, and Laboratory Shop.
Students will start with 100% attitude grade at the beginning of he course, and points may be deducted throughout the course for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to lack of concern for laws and safety issues, attendance/tardy problems, inappropriate behavior in the classroom or Lab, lack of participation, lack of respect for instructor, car, peers, school environment, etc. Show me you are responsible.
Classroom work/Lab will consist of total points for the following: reading assignments, worksheet, activities, homework, quizzes, and test.

Portfolio
Student(s) will maintain their assignments and work in their folders in file cabinet.

Makeup policy
Absences will result in loss of attitude points. Please prearrange them, so that makeup work can be given to you.

Special Requirements:
Student in the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program will be required to follow all safety rules and procedures while in the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing facility. Students are required to have eye and hearing protection all times in the shop areas.

Class and Lab Rules:
No horseplay or disruption will be class or lab. Students must be dressed for lab each day, no baggy or excessively loose clothing and safety glasses.  Wear appropriate shoes.