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2.00 Credits
The plastics and composites repair course provides opportunity to learn the identification of plastic and composite types and locations used on late model vehicles. Once identified repair methods available for each are presented with hands-on assignments using a variety of methods and materials available in the collision repair industry. Repairs are completed to the point of refinishing readiness. This course utilizes many resources located at various web based sights so that knowledge of future plastics and repair methods can be learned after completion of the course. (Prerequisite or concurrent: ABCT1115) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab)
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2.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the wide variety of plastics used on today's vehicles, plastic welding methods, adhesive repairs and fiberglass lay-up procedures. Body filler types and their uses, mixing, application, and forming fillers to correct panel contours are covered. Health and safety concerns and refinishing considerations are also presented. Through demonstrations and hands-on application the student will gain critical information to successfully repair and refinish vehicle interior and exterior trim, accessories and parts made of plastics, composites or fiberglass. (Prerequisite: None) (2 Credits: 0 lec/2 lab)
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5.00 Credits
Refinishing 2 starts with cleaning of vehicle or panels to be refinished and then the development of a paint plan. Preparation of the panel(s) for top coat application, pre-paint cleaning procedures, set-up of spray equipment, mixing of paint materials and application are all part of the processes covered. Additionally paint detailing, paint problems and defects, vehicle protection, masking methods, color identification, and personal safety are included. This course start with top coat systems where refinishing y 1 ended with application of primer materials needed to treat bare metal and correct minor panel imperfections. (Prerequisite or concurrent: ABCT1115, ABCT1155 is highly recommended but not required) (5 credits: 1 lecture/4 lab)
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2.00 Credits
The emphasis of this course is on the removal, replacement, and proper alignment of bolt on, weld on, and adhesively mounted cosmetic panels and non-structural stationary glass. Included in this course is the analysis of upper body damage through upper body dimensions and panel fit. Available adjustments to establish proper gap and alignment are also presented and applied. (Prerequisite: ABCT1113 and instructor approval) (2 Credits: 0 lec/2 lab)
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2.00 Credits
This lab is intended to provide time needed to perform refinishing procedures for parts and vehicle areas needing refinishing for a variety of reasons. This includes pre-sanding cleaning, paint plan development, abrading of panels, mixing of paint products, application procedures, maintenance of spray equipment, and detailing of paint defects. (Prerequisites or concurrent: ABCT1115 and ABCT1255) (2 credits: 0 lecture/2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This lab allows the student hands on time for refinishing projects. Students will be required to complete assignments which include paint preparation, color analysis, paint application, use color matching techniques, detail the paint finish, and perform final vehicle predelivery tasks. This course is intended to be a skill building lab used in conjunction with previous or current courses requiring refinishing objectives. (Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in ABCT1240 or ABCT1241) (3 Credits: 0 lec/3 lab)
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4.00 Credits
This lab allows student to work with skills learned in earlier courses dealing with body repairs on customer vehicle projects. Skill development and refinement is focused on with the idea of moving toward decision making on repair methods and quality control of one's own body repairs. This includes disassembly/reassembly, metal straightening and finishing, body panel adjustments, and detailing of vehicles for customer delivery. Students will utilize references and Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.'s) to make decisions and confirm with instructor(s) so as to gain confidence with processes. (Prerequisite: ABCT1115 and 10 additional ABCT credits) (4 credits: 0 lecture/4 Lab)
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3.00 Credits
This lab is intended to build student skills and efficiency in the repair and/or refinishing of vehicles requiring non-structural repairs. Included would be panel repair, panel replacements and alignment, plastic or composite repairs, refinishing, detailing and other repair tasks conducive to the students' career track. (Prerequisites: none) (3 Credits: 0 lec/3 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This internship is an elective course, which allows the student to work in an industry environment in place of the Production Lab Course. The internship site must provide for skill building opportunities in panel repair, panel replacement and alignment, refinishing, detailing and/or other tasks conducive to the student's career track. (Prerequisite: Completion or enrollment in 20 credits of ABCT technical courses) (3 Credits: 0 lec/3 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course will give the student basic understanding of DC electricity through theory and hands-on experiments. Using the basic principles of DC theory, the student will use digital multi-meters, and interpret wiring diagrams and flow charts. Application to the automotive electrical system is then applied to trouble shoot and repair lighting systems, power accessories, air bag restraint systems, anti-lock brake systems, wipers, blower fans, and other common automotive body electrical systems and components. (Prerequisite: None) (3 Credits: 0 lec/3 lab)
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