Maui Community College
Auto Body Repair & Painting Program
Course Outline
ABRP 20E Basic Auto Body Repair 1. Course Title:
Number of credits: Two credits (2)
Abbreviated Course Title: Basic Auto Body
Date of Outline:
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Course Description:
November 14, 2001
Introduces basic auto body skills and procedures.
Covers the proper and safe handling of hand and power tools and materials used in the auto body industry.
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Credits/ Contact Hours: 2 credits - 4hrs. Lect/Lab
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Prerequisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Recommended Preparation: NONE
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General Course Objectives:
Provides students with instruction of basic auto body skills and procedures.
Including instruction and training on the proper and safe handling of basic hand and
Power (electric and pneumatic) tools and materials used by repair technicians in the
Auto body repair trade.
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Specific Course Competencies
Upon completion of ABRP 20E the student should be able to:
UNIT 1.
A. Describe the history, present environmental concerns and implications, and economic considerations of the auto body and related industries.
UNIT 2.
A.
Explain and demonstrate general shop safety practices and the values of productive working habits.
B.
Describe the in general responsibilities of an employer to the employees and the employees to the employer.
UNIT 3.
A.
Describe in general the types of vehicles manufactured today, their various methods of construction, and the different types of metals and plastics used in automobile manufacturing.
B.
Describe the design and nomenclature of the automobile body parts.
C.
Identify the different body, mechanical, and suspension components of the automobile using auto body repair manuals.
UNIT 4.
A.
Identify the different hand and power tools used in the auto body repair trade.
B.
Describe shop safety rules pertaining to the use and proper application of both hand and power tools.
C.
Demonstrate how to work with others in a safe and professional manner in completing their assigned class projects and tasks.
UNIT 5.
A.
Identify and describe the materials and supplies used during auto body repairs.
B.
Demonstrate proper procedures for the safe handling these materials and supplies.
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Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent:
UNIT 1. 4 hrs.
UNIT 2. 4 hrs.
UNIT 3. 8 hrs.
UNIT 4. 36 hrs.
UNIT 5. 8 hrs.
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Recommended Course Requirements:
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Lecture/Lab/Individual study packets.
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Homework assignments
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Tests and quizzes.
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Practical performance on training modules.
Course requirements may change at the discretion of the instructor, depending on the skill level of each student enrolled for a specific module.
9. Text and Materials:
Auto Body Repair Technology, 4th Edition, James E. Duffy, Delmar Publishers
Inc.
Student Technician's Manual to Accompany Auto Body Repair Technology, 4th
Edition, Paul Uhrina / James E. Duffy, Delmar Publishers Inc.
10. Evaluation and Grading:
25% Class/homework assignments
25% Class/shop exercises
25% Tests/quizzes
25% Final exam
11. Methods of Instruction:
Individual study packets
Class/Lab lectures
Class/Lab demonstrations
Audiovisuals aids and displays
Shop work on assigned projects
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