ACRP 1010 Syllabus

Subject Code

ACRP

Course Number

1010

Course Title

Foundations of Collision Repair

Prerequisites

Corequisites

ACRP 1000, ACRP 1005

Terms Offered

Offered Fall and Spring

Credit Hours

(2-7-5)

Course Description

This course introduces the materials, tools, and operations required to repair minor collision damage, and it provides instruction in metallic and non-metallic auto body repair techniques. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes

Pick, file, and finish procedures

 

Order            Description

1               Pick and file a minor dent so that the panel is restored to original contour and no imperfection can be felt by hand.

 

Body repair materials identification

 

Order            Description

1                Identify types of body repair materials

 

Body fillers usage

 

Order            Description

1               Demonstrate knowledge of using body filler by properly mixing and applying body filler to a previously prepared panel to trade standards.

 

Disc grinder procedures

 

Order            Description

1               Demonstrate knowledge of grinders and their usage by safely and properly using crosscut and buffing techniques on appropriate panel as directed by instructor.

 

 

Abrasive and sandpaper grits usage

 

Order            Description

1                Demonstrate knowledge of sandpaper grit usage.

 

Safety procedures

 

Order            Description

1               Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures by properly and safely using each tool required in minor collision repair.

2                Demonstrate compliance with general shop safety rules.

3                List safety procedures important to each welding technique.

4                Perform all welding and cutting operations using proper safety procedures.

5                Initiate proper safety procedures.

 

Stud welders

 

Order            Description

1                Demonstrate knowledge of stud welders to properly repair damaged panels.

 

Cracked or splintered area repair

 

Order            Description

1                Repair minor cuts and cracks in plastic and rubber parts using adhesives properly.

 

Bonding agent usage

 

Order            Description

1               Repair gouges, tears, and punctures in plastic by means of a chemical bonding process properly.

 

Composite body parts removal and replacement procedure

 

Order            Description

1                Explain the safety precautions used when working with carbon fiber.

2                Explain how composites are used in adhesives to reinforce the damaged surfaces.

3                Identify types of composites.

4                Demonstrate the ability to properly prepare, apply, and finish composite panels.

 

Plastics identification

 

Order            Description

1                Explain the safety precautions used when repairing plastics.

2                Explain typical plastics and composite applications in vehicle construction.

3               Demonstrate the ability to properly identify automotive plastics through the use of international symbols (ISO) codes.

4               Demonstrate the ability to properly describe the basic differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastic.

 

Sheet molded compound (SMC) repairs

 

Order            Description

1                Remove damaged areas from rigid exterior sheet-molded compound (SMC) panels;

repair with partial panel.