Maui Community College
Auto Body Repair & Painting Program
Course Outline
1. Course Title:
ABRP 20G Auto Sheet Metal
Number of credits:
Two credits (2)
Abbreviated Course Title:
Basic Auto Body
Date of Outline:
November 14, 2001
2. Course Description:
Explains the theory and principle of the basic skills
required for automotive sheet metal panel repair.
Introduces picking and filing, shrinking of damaged
sheet metal, and corrosion repair.
3. Credits/ Contact Hours:
2 credits - 4hrs. Lect/Lab
4. Prerequisites:
ABRP 20F or consent of instructor
Co-requisites:
NONE
Recommended Preparation:
NONE
Approved by ________________________________Date__________________
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5. General Course Objectives:
Provides and explains the theory and principle of the basic skills required for
automotive sheet metal panel repair. Introduction to the required skills of picking
and filing and shrinking of damaged sheet metal. Instruction for the repair
procedures of different types of collision and corrosion damaged sheet metal.
6. Specific Course Competencies
Upon completion of ABRP 20G the student should be able to:
UNIT 1.
A.
B.
Describe the history, present environmental concerns and implications,
and economic considerations of the auto body and related industries.
Explain and demonstrate the safety requirements for the handling of auto
body sheet metal repair materials and supplies.
UNIT 2.
A.
B.
C.
Describe and demonstrate the elasticity of sheet metal; the expansion and
contraction of damaged sheet metal panels and proper repair procedures.
Explain and demonstrate the correct use of basic body and fender tools to
facilitate sheet metal repair.
Demonstrate and explain the proper procedures for roughing out damage,
pick and filing, shrinking stretched sheet metal, and also safe work habits.
UNIT 3.
A.
B.
Describe and demonstrate the proper techniques for corrosion repair on
mild steel panels and high strength steel panels.
Explain and demonstrate the proper and safe procedures to handle and use
to materials and supplies required for corrosion repair.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent:
UNIT 1. 4 hrs.
UNIT 2. 36 hrs.
UNTI 3. 20 hrs.
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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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