Maui Community College
Auto Body Repair & Painting Program
Course Outline
1. Course Title:
ABRP 20F Basic Metal Work
Number of credits:
Two credits (2)
Abbreviated Course Title:
Basic Metal Work
Date of Outline:
November 14, 2001
2. Course Description:
Presents sheet metal repair using the oxyacetylene
torch, MIG (GMAW) welding, and the resistance
panel spot welder. Covers the use, maintenance, and
safety of the specialized hand and power tools of
this repair process.
3. Credits/ Contact Hours:
2 credits - 4hrs. Lect/Lab
4. Prerequisites:
ABRP 20E or consent of instructor
Co-requisites:
NONE
Recommended Preparation:
NONE
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5. General Course Objectives:
Provides students with instruction on sheet metal repair using the oxyacetylene
torch, MIG (GMAW) welding, and the resistance panel spot welder. Instruction
on the proper safe use of the specialized hand and power tools utilized in this part
of the auto body repair procedure and the proper maintenance of the equipment.
6. Specific Course Competencies
Upon completion of ABRP 20F the student should be able to:
UNIT 1.
A.
B.
Describe and demonstrate general body shop safety for welding, also the
proper maintenance, operation and safety requirements of the special hand
and power tools for welding.
Explain and demonstrate the applicable guidelines pertaining to safe
handling, care, and use of auto body repair materials and supplies.
UNIT 2.
A.
B.
C.
Describe the importance of understanding the operation of the
oxy/acetylene welding system.
Explain the required safety rules that govern the use of the oxy/acetylene
welding system.
Demonstrate and explain different welding procedures, techniques, and
positions employed during auto body repair with oxy/acetylene cutting
and welding.
UNIT 3.
A.
B.
Describe and demonstrate the operation, maintenance, and application of
plasma arc cutting equipment.
Explain and demonstrate the safety precautions required prior to and
during the operation of plasma arc cutting equipment.
UNIT 4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Explain the requirement for using the MIG welder to perform auto body
repairs.
Explain and demonstrate the operation and maintenance of MIG welding
equipment and the application of MIG welding in auto body repair.
Identify the safety requirements that must be followed when engaging the
MIG welding process for auto body repair.
Demonstrate and explain the different MIG welding positions and the
procedures and techniques for each position.
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UNIT 5.
A.
B.
Describe the different types of resistance panel spot welders used in
automobile manufacturing and auto body repair.
Explain and demonstrate the safety guidelines, operation, maintenance and
application of the resistance panel spot welder.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent:
UNIT 1. 8 hrs.
UNIT 2. 24 hrs.
UNIT 3. 20 hrs.
UNIT 4. 4 hrs.
UNIT 5. 4 hrs.
8. Recommended Course Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lecture/Lab/Individual study packets.
Homework assignments
Tests and quizzes.
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%
25%
25%
25%
Class/homework assignments
Class/shop exercises
Tests/quizzes
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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