Maui Community College
Auto Body Repair & Painting Program
Course Outline
1. Course Title:
ABRP 40H Structural Sectioning
Number of credits:
Two credits (2)
Abbreviated Course Title:
Structural Sectioning
Date of Outline:
November 14, 2001
2. Course Description:
Presents theory and practice of structural sectioning
of conventional framed and unitized vehicles.
3. Credits/ Contact Hours:
2 credits - 4hrs. Lect/Lab
4. Prerequisites:
ABRP 40G or consent of instructor
Co-requisites:
NONE
Recommended Preparation:
NONE
Approved by ________________________________Date__________________
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5. General Course Objectives:
Presents theory and practice of structural sectioning of conventional framed and
unitized vehicles. Provides students with instruction on the necessary skills to
properly analyze and determine procedures when structural sectioning conventional
framed and unitized constructed vehicles.
6. Specific Course Competencies
Upon completion of ABRP 40H the student should be able to:
UNIT 1.
A.
B.
C.
Describe auto body shop safety pertaining to the structural sectioning of
vehicles.
Explain the implications and liabilities of not following recommended
procedures for sectioning and splicing late model unitized constructed
vehicles.
Describe and demonstrate appropriate maintenance, operation and safe use
of specialized hand and power tools for structural sectioning.
UNIT 2.
A.
B.
C.
Describe and identify the proper areas to splice or section an early model
unibody and a late model unitized vehicle.
Demonstrate and explain proper procedures to remove the damaged
section from an early model unibody and a late model unitized vehicle.
Explain and demonstrate appropriate procedures to align and weld the
sectioned components of an early model unibody and a late body unitized
vehicle.
UNIT 3.
A.
B.
C.
Describe and identify areas to splice or section a conventional framed
vehicle.
Demonstrate and explain proper removal procedures of a section to be
replaced from the main body or a frame of a framed vehicle.
Explain and demonstrate proper methods to align and weld the sectioned
components back together on a framed vehicle.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent:
UNIT 1. 8 hrs.
UNIT 2. 32 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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