Maui Community College
Auto Body Repair & Painting Program
Course Outline
1. Course Title:
ABRP 40G Frame Alignment and Repair
Number of credits:
Two credits (2)
Abbreviated Course Title:
Frame Alignment and Repair
Date of Outline:
November 14, 2001
2. Course Description:
Analyzes corrective procedures in aligning
conventional framed and unitized constructed
vehicles
3. Credits/ Contact Hours:
2 credits - 4hrs. Lect/Lab
4. Prerequisites:
ABRP 40F or consent of instructor
Co-requisites:
NONE
Recommended Preparation:
NONE
Approved by ________________________________Date__________________
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5. General Course Objectives:
Introduces necessary skills to properly analyze and determine corrective procedures
in aligning conventional framed and unitized constructed vehicles. Provides students
with instruction on the special skills, procedures, and methods required to determine
if removal of collision damages to the automotive chassis and suspension components
has been completed for both conventional framed and unitized vehicles.
6. Specific Course Competencies
Upon completion of ABRP 40G the student should be able to:
UNIT 1.
A.
B.
Describe and demonstrate applicable shop safety regulations and specific
safety concerns while engaged in collision repair.
Explain and demonstrate the operation, maintenance, and safety
pertaining to the use of collision repair equipment
UNIT 2.
A.
B.
Describe and demonstrate procedures required for set up of different frame
equipment and methods used for aligning collision damage on a unitized
constructed vehicle.
Identify and explain the application of the corrective forces required to
align a unitized vehicle and return it to manufacturers specifications.
UNIT 3.
A.
B.
Describe and demonstrate procedures required for set up of different types
of frame repair equipment used for aligning collision damage on a
conventional framed vehicle.
Identify and explain the application of corrective forces required to align a
damaged frame and return it to manufacturers specifications.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent:
UNIT 1. 4 hrs.
UNIT 2. 36 hrs.
UNIT 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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