Collision Repair and Refinishing Service Management — Denver
COL211BA — Associate of Occupational Studies Degree Program
CIP Code: 47.0603
SOC Code: 49-3021
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| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60.5 |
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| Instructional Hours | 1325 |
| Weeks to Complete — Day | Approximately 82 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
| Weeks to Complete — Afternoon | Approximately 82 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
Program Objective
This degree program is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding and hands-on application of industry standard collision repair and refinishing techniques. The program also provides information on the latest collision repair tools, equipment, and techniques as well as important safety tips and strategies for students to use in protecting themselves and the environment. It offers an insight to what it takes to become a successful, well-rounded collision repair technician and prepares the student to assume greater responsibilities within the business of collision repair. Graduates of this degree program will be presented with the basic skills and knowledge that an entry-level technician needs to obtain employment in the collision industry. Upon graduation, the student will be qualified to work in a shop that repairs conventional and unitized bodies using various manufacturers frame, alignment, and paint equipment as well as specialty shops. This program is structured to prepare the student for I-CAR Pro-Level 1 Certifications in both the Non-Structural and Refinish areas along with preparation for I-CAR steel and aluminum welding certifications. The general education component will provide the student with the communication, business, and critical thinking skills necessary to pursue other employment opportunities within the industry. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments in each course.
Foundation Courses
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Lecture Hours 80 Lab / Shop Hours 20 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.5 Prerequisites None Course Description
This course is a detailed introduction to collision repair. Topics to be taught include proper tools and equipment, worker safety, vehicle construction, vehicle systems, diagnosing damage, determining repair or replacement of components, estimating the cost of repairs, corrosion protection, and repair materials and procedures. Students learn basic surface preparation procedures such as rough sanding, feather edging, fine sanding, priming and finish sanding. Students also learn to mask and tape for spot repairs and complete paint jobs. Students learn how to analyze and repair damaged metal panels using body hammers, dollies, and paint-less dent repair techniques. Students also learn how to repair panels by patching, welding, using fiberglass, and chemicals. Students will learn how to remove, replace, and properly align cosmetic panels. Students learn the proper washing, defect removal, and finishing procedures of a complete vehicle detail. Students also learn how to repair and replace vinyl vehicle roofs.
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Lecture Hours 35 Lab / Shop Hours 65 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites None
Course Description
This course is an introduction to welding as it pertains to the collision repair and refinishing industry. The student will learn the necessary safety precautions as required for cutting and welding. Students will learn how to inspect and test a MIG, TIG, and resistance spot-welds. The student will learn how to weld with both MIG and TIG welders plus use various related equipment. Students will also be able to demonstrate plasma arc cutting as well as oxyacetylene cutting. During this class the student will demonstrate the proper procedures for welding and fabricating components in a live shop.
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Lecture Hours 80 Lab / Shop Hours 20 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.5 Prerequisites CR101B Course Description
This course is designed to teach students how to measure, straighten, and replace steel and aluminum panels including point-to-point measuring and three dimensional measuring equipment and its operation. The student will learn the basic construction of unibody vehicles, conventional frame vehicles, stub frame and space frame vehicles, collision theory, collision forces and the definition of inertia and internal and external forces. The students will also determine the different types of alignment that result from the different types of collisions. Students will learn how to replace and align full and partial vehicle body parts; identify different types of pillars and rocker panels; read and interpret dimension sheets and collision manuals; and identify different frame and frame types.
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Lecture Hours 80 Lab / Shop Hours 20 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.5 Prerequisites CR101B Course Description
This course is designed to cover basic electricity, electrical and electronic systems, active and passive restraint systems, lighting systems, steering, suspension systems, brakes, and air conditioning systems. Students will learn how to properly use of automotive electrical testing equipment, identify the types and functions of an automotive wiring harness, including the functions of circuit control and protection devices. The students learn how to safely disconnect, remove, reconnect, and reinstall automotive computers without damage. Students will learn about the function of airbags and other active and passive restraint systems, including diagnostic procedures. Students learn the principles and functions of automotive brake systems, including diagnostic procedures. Students learn how to remove, repair and replace brake assemblies. Students apply principles and functions of automotive suspension systems, including diagnostic procedures, disassembly, repair and reassembly of suspension systems, and laser wheel alignment procedures. Students apply the principles and components of automotive air conditioning systems. Students will learn how to properly evacuate, recharge, and service automotive air conditioning system.
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Lecture Hours 35 Lab / Shop Hours 65 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites CR101B Course Description
This course is designed to cover the proper use and techniques of automotive painting equipment. This includes spot jobs and complete paint jobs, vehicle preparation, equipment selection, painting techniques, and planning. During the course, students will learn how to perform proper stroke techniques, pressure settings and the proper temperature at which to paint. Students will learn how to properly prepare a vehicle for painting; identify the different types of paint; properly apply various paints; properly mix paint to achieve optimum color and viscosity; properly use paint mixing equipment to achieve proper color matching.
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Lecture Hours 35 Lab / Shop Hours 65 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites CR101B Course Description
This course is designed to cover the skills and tools necessary for non-structural repair procedures. Students learn the types of steel used in vehicle construction and types of damage that can occur to steel. Students will learn various collision repair tools and repair processes related to non-structural repair. Students will also learn various fillers used in non-structural repairs along sanding equipment and methods. The students will also learn about various tools and repair methods of PDR (Paintless Dent Removal). Students will also learn about bolt-on components such as doors, front, and rear panels including installation and other considerations such as panel alignment and gaps. Weatherstripping and leak types as well as leak prevention are discussed. Student will also learn tools and techniques for straightening steel.
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Lecture Hours 35 Lab / Shop Hours 65 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites CR101B, CR109B
Course Description
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to practice the skills of non-structural repair of the vehicle. The students will learn the proper repair, removal, replacement, and adjustment of manual and power window mechanisms. Students will also learn how to straighten metal body parts; repair plastic and composite parts; replace hoods, bumpers, fenders, grilles, and deck lids.
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Lecture Hours 35 Lab / Shop Hours 65 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites CR101B, CR102B Course Description
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to learn how to weld aluminum, practice the skills of welding for both steel and aluminum, and apply fabrication. Students will learn the differences between welding steel and aluminum apply this knowledge to MIG welding aluminum. The student will demonstrate the required safety precautions that are a part of welding and cutting procedures in the collision industry. During this shop class the student will demonstrate the proper procedures for welding and fabricating components in a live shop. Students will also demonstrate the procedures that were taught in previous classes with regards to MIG and TIG welding and heating and cutting using a combination torch. Students will learn how to apply skills and techniques utilizing vehicles and mockups.
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Lecture Hours 35 Lab / Shop Hours 65 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites CR101B, CR107B
Course Description
This course will allow the student to practice proper worker protection techniques and the correct methods of handling hazardous material that collision shops generate. Students will learn theory and the student will use the spray equipment and spray booths that they have previously used in other classes. Students will practice the proper methods of mixing and matching colors in a shop situation as well as demonstrate the correct preparation and maintenance procedures for shop equipment for both waterborne and solvent based paints. Students will learn how to safely apply skills and techniques utilizing vehicles and mockups. The students will learn how to apply airbrush techniques, with an emphasis on freehand skills. Students will learn how to properly select airbrush components; correctly use and maintain an airbrush; creatively layout and mask areas for airbrushing; use and apply decals; and properly blend automotive art with the vehicle’s original finish.
This is a blended course, or a web-enhanced course that meets as a traditional on-campus course 80% of the time and 20% of course work occur online. Active participation in the online activities is required in order to pass this course.
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Lecture Hours 35 Lab / Shop Hours 65 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites CR101B, CR102B, CR103B, CR104B, CR109B, CR107B Course Description
This course is designed to provide a detailed introduction to assessing, measuring and estimating the damage to conventional and unitized vehicles. The student will learn industry standard measuring devices and damage reporting processes. The students will learn how to use industry standard and conventional vehicle frames aligning equipment and devices. Students will learn how to analyze structural damage to conventional and unitized vehicles; diagnose vehicle damage by using various manufacturers’ electronic measuring devices and frame machines. Students will learn how to properly repair conventional vehicle frames by using frame equipment from various manufacturers which includes setting up the various measuring systems and checking and recording all of the measurements of the vehicle.
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Lecture Hours 50 Lab / Shop Hours 50 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 100 Total Credits 4.0 Prerequisites CR101B, CR102B, CR103B, CR104B, CR109B, CR107B, CR116B Course Description
This course is designed to provide a more detailed overview to assessing, measuring and estimating the damage to conventional and unitized vehicles. The student will learn and practice with industry standard measuring devices and damage reporting processes as learned in previous classes. The students will learn how to use industry standard estimating software and how to complete vehicle repair estimates. Students will learn how to analyze material damage, damage caused by hail, theft and vandalism, exterior panel damage and restraint system damage. The student will also learn how to plan and improve collision job process times along with quality inspection of repairs.
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Lecture Hours 45 Lab / Shop Hours 0 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None Course Description
This course presents students with techniques to develop their critical thinking skills. Topics include the six sequential steps of critical thinking, the importance of language, ambiguity, structure of arguments and creative problem solving. Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate an improvement in their ability to apply critical thinking skills to real world situations.
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Lecture Hours 45 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Course Description
This course will enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the uses of oral and written communication and will teach the skills needed to write and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
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Lecture Hours 45 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with a basic scientific overview of how nature works and how things in nature are interconnected. This course explores the study of the earth’s natural resources. Topics include the study of how air, water, soil, natural energy, and the minerals are critical and related parts of the earth’s interconnected systems.
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Lecture Hours 45 Lab / Shop Hours 0 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None Course Description
This course focuses on algebraic concepts essential for success in the workplace and other courses. Using real world examples and applications, students practice fundamental operations with number systems, formulas, algebraic expressions and liner equations. This course also explores problems involving factoring, inequalities, exponents, radicals, linear equations, functions, quadratic equations and graphs. Skills for success in mathematics will be emphasized.
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Lecture Hours 45 Lab / Shop Hours 0 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None Course Description
Students develop written communication skills, with emphasis placed on the principles of effective communication which includes understanding the writing process, analysis of readings, as can be applied personally and professionally.
Notes:
Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs. Maximum Time Frame (MTF) = 90.5 semester credits.
Mode of delivery: Residential, Blended Learning or Online are the methods we may use to deliver content in each course. The Residential courses are offered on ground at the campus. Blended courses are offered by delivering a fraction of the course in an online format as well as traditional face to face method. Online courses are delivered 100% online. The Blended delivery and Online delivery plan will implement distance education activities into each course in the program of study. The use of simulations, case studies, assessments and multimedia will be used to enhance the students understanding of the learning objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
The Technical Core Program classes (except CR216B) may be delivered in either a Residential or Blended Learning format.
CR216B and the General Education Classes may be delivered in a Residential, Blended Learning, or Online format.
Â鶹ÉçCollege of Technology, Denver, Colorado has a written agreement with Â鶹ÉçCollege of Technology, Indianapolis, IN to instruct the general education courses of this program by distance education. There are no additional costs incurred as a result of completing these courses by distance education.
The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.