Unibody construction
Order Description
1
Describe the importance of
spot
welds on unibodies as related to vehicle strength.
2
Explain how the construction strength is
engineered in a unibody.
Frame types
Order Description
1
Describe how the body is attached to the frame.
2
Explain construction strength.
Space frame construction
Order Description
1
Describe space frame construction types.
2
Explain construction strength.
3
Compare /contrast unibody, conventional and space frame types in relation to weight.
Body panels
Order Description
1
Identify exterior cosmetic body panels.
2
Identify external structural support panels.
3
Determine stationary panels.
4
Determine non-stationary panels.
Mechanical components
Order Description
1
Identify suspension and steering components.
2
Identify damaged suspension and steering components.
3
Identify engine accessories and drive train components.
4
Analyze damaged engine, engine accessories and drive train components.
1
Describe dressing safely and appropriately.
2
Identify major causes of accidents.
3
Identify classes of fires and how to extinguish them.
4
Describe precautions for handling and storing fuels, solvents and refrigerants.
5
List safety precautions in using tools and equipment.
6
Explain why a clean shop is important
7
Explain when and why safety glasses should be
worn.
8
Demonstrate proper way to lift a
heavy object.
9
Wear paint respirator when priming or painting.
10
Wear helmet and goggles when welding.
11
Protect hands with rubber gloves when working with chemicals.
12
Wear supplied air respirator when paint contains isocyanates.
13
Demonstrate ability to perform all procedures with proper safety practices.
Hand tools identification
Order Description
1
Safely and correctly handle and take care of
tools and small equipment.
2
Name the tools a beginning auto body repairer should have.
3
Understand the difference between the U.S. customary and metric measurement.
4
List general safety precautions in
using tools.
5 Demonstrate correct use of
various hand tools -wrenches, ratchets and sockets, torque
wrenches, screwdrivers.
6 Name three types of wrenches.
7
Name four types of torque wrenches.
8
Describe ratchet sizes and sizes available.
9
Name three types of pliers.
10
Name various types of hammers and their use.
11
Identify tools used to cut material.
12
Describe dollies and their use.
13
Explain picks, punches and their use.
14
Explain types of body spoons and their use.
15
Explain types of body files and their use.
16
Identify types of
door handle removing tools and their use.
17
Explain vise grip wrenches and their uses.
18
Work with dent pullers and pull rods.
Power hand tools identification
Order Description
1
Operate power tools correctly and safely.
2
Describe properties of
abrasives.
3
Identify air powered tools used in
a body shop.
4
Describe the electric power tools most commonly used in
body
shops.
5
Describe and operate hydraulic equipment used in auto body repair.
6
Maintain and operate power equipment tools.
7
Operate paint spray gun.
Air supply systems
Order Description
1
Identify types and operate the air compressor safely.
2
Operate air and fluid control equipment safely and correctly.
3
Identify the different types of
filters.
4
Operate the air transformer.
5
Operate the air pressure regulator.