Collision Repair Technology

Freshman Program

The Freshman Auto Body Repair program provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of automotive collision repair. Key areas of focus include:

• Safety: Prioritizing safety in the shop environment, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and understanding safety regulations.
• Tool Usage: Learning to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Paint and Finishing: Understanding the basics of painting and finishing techniques, including masking, priming, and applying paint.
• Minor Dent Repair: Using techniques to repair minor dents and dings.
• Vehicle Damage Assessment: Evaluating vehicle damage and determining the extent of repairs needed.

By the end of the freshman year, students will have a solid understanding of the automotive collision repair process and be prepared to advance to more complex tasks in their sophomore year.

Sophomore Program

The Sophomore Auto Body Repair program builds upon the foundational skills acquired in the freshman year. Key areas of focus include:

• Metalworking: Using various metalworking techniques to repair damaged body panels, including cutting, bending, and welding.
• Body Filler Application: Applying body filler to repair dents and imperfections in body panels.
• Painting and Refinishing: Preparing surfaces for painting, mixing paint, and applying paint and clear coat finishes.
• Small Dent Repair: Learning techniques to repair minor dents without the need for body filler and paint.

Through hands-on training and real-world projects, students will gain valuable experience in the collision repair process and be prepared for advanced training in their junior and senior years.

Sophomore Related Class 2

Math Related

Collision Technology Sophomore Grade MATH RELATED is one period per day for 90 days in length, which is 15 6-day cycles. The student will learn the technical math required for entry-level employment and or post-graduate study. Instructions include fractions, decimals, percent, measuring, volume, ratios, and finance. Additional reinforcement is practiced through applying related math knowledge in shop live work assignments. Students will accumulate approximately 90 hours of training. Mathematics is an essential life skill-a skill just as important as the ability to read and write. Understanding and applying math skills provides the basis for learning and mastering occupational and technical subjects. By studying and learning from Applied Mathematics, you will promote your understanding of one of the basics of technology and advance your potential for successful achievement in technical fields.

Junior Program

The 11th-grade curriculum provides students with a more in-depth knowledge of collision repair and automotive refinishing techniques using state-of-the-art water-based paint on live customer jobs. Students will analyze and repair areas of damage, including plastic repair, paint theory tinting and blending, color matching, and specialty painting. Students will demonstrate how to read and write an estimate on a damaged vehicle.

Students will learn about advanced welding, including I-Car aluminum welding, factory spot welding, and panel sectioning with I-Car structure repair panel. Students will also have a chance to participate in ASE junior certification and I-CAR welding qualification test.

Junior Related 2

Structural & Non-Structural Theory

Students will be able to Explain the different vehicle classifications, list the materials used to construct the automotive body, identify the major assemblies of an automotive body, summarize the vehicle production process, and describe vehicle safety ratings. Students will be able to identify the parts of the steering and suspension systems, list the function of the parts of the steering and suspension system parts by inspection or measurement, detect damaged steering and suspension system parts by inspection or measurement, explain how to remove and install various steering and suspension parts, define wheel alignment terms, list the steps of a wheel alignment.

Students will be able to identify electrical system components, understand current flow, diagnose an electrical system problem, remove and replace electrical system components. Students will be able to understand the function of the brake system and its component parts, identify brake system wear and damage, remove and replace damaged or worn parts. Students will be able to list the parts of the cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems, explain the function of cooling, heating, and air conditioning system parts, explain how the cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems work, identify damage or wear on cooling, heating, and air conditioning system parts, replace various cooling, heating, and air conditioning system parts. Students will be able to name and explain the function of power train components, identify damaged power train components, explain how to remove and replace damaged engine and drivetrain components. Students will be able to list the different types of restraint systems and their components, explain the differences and functions of active and passive restraint systems, describe the two types of airbag systems, explain the function of the different impact sensors, diagnose restraint system problems, identify and know how to replace restraint system components, Understand the safety procedures and inherent dangers of servicing restraint system components.

Senior Program

The 12th-grade program provides the student with complete coverage of advanced auto body repair, as well as the most advanced types of paints used, and proper application methods. Other areas covered in this course include analysis and repair of major collision damage, determining when to repair or replace parts, estimating and preparing for job interviews. Co-op program is available to all seniors who qualify.

Senior Related 2

Collision Repair Tech Lab – Elective

Utilizing the Next Gen Personal Finance Curriculum, students gain skills in everyday life such as Taxes, Paystubs, Checking and Savings accounts, and much more. Students learn all phases of personal finance in the modern era.

It is essential for students to understand the common finances of life so once they graduate, they have one step forward of the rest. Students will understand different types of insurance, Buying a Vehicle, Renting an Apartment, Buying a House, How to create a Budget, just to name a few.

Certifications

• Painting and Refinishing
• Non–Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
• Structural Analysis and Repair
• Mechanical and Electrical Components
• I-CAR Welding Qualification
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Junior Certification – One year trade credit towards two year requirement.
• OSHA 10 Certification