This course is designed to introduce the students to MIG welding procedures, set up and terminology used in sheet metal welding. The students will be exposed to all areas of MIG, oxy oxcetalean, and plasma torch industry safety. This course will provide the students with the basic knowledge and hands on experience to successfully demonstrate proper sheet metal welds in a variety of joints and welding positions.
Offered: FASP

This basic auto body course is designed to develop the students understanding of general shop safety using hand tolls, pneumatic tools and power tools. This course will also cover: straightening fundamentals, plastic and composite repair, panel replacement, and adjustments.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-119.
Offered: FASP

This course will involve the students in all phases of minor non-structural collision damage repairs. This course will encompass sheet metal repair, advanced panel replacement and alignment.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-121.
Offered: FASP

This course is a continuation of AUBO 122 with emphasis in all phases of minor non-structural damage repair. The student will be instructed in sheet metal repair and panel alignment as well as the R&I of automotive glass and related components.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-122.
Offered: FASP

This advanced course is a combination of AUBO 120, 121, 122, 123. This course will incorporate all areas of major non-structural collision damage repair. Through practical application the student will learn how to effectively repair all heavy collision damage using current I-CAR repair standards and procedures
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-123.
Offered: FASP

This advanced course is a continuation of AUBO 124 with emphasis on time efficiency. This course will involve the student in all areas of major collision damage repair. The student will be exposed to all applicable I-CAR industry procedures and standards involved in sheet metal and composite panel repair.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-124.
Offered: FASP

This course will involve the student in all areas of frame and structural damage repairs. Through theory and practical application, the student will learn how to diagnose and repair various types of damage including: mash, twist, sag and side sway. This course will expose the students to safe work habits while using measuring and straightening equipment.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-126.
Offered: FASP

This course is a continuation of AUBO 127 with infancies in structural panel replacement. The student will be exposed to frame and unibody measuring equipment and their proper use in sectioning procedures. Through theory and practical application the student will learn how to ID structural components, properly separate spot welds, position and weld new body panels in place.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-127.
Offered: FASP

This course is designed in incorporate all aspects of surface preparation, paint safety, refinishing materials, and refinishing fundamentals. Students will receive instructions for the application of acrylic enamel and base coat/clear coat refinishing systems.
Offered: FASP

This course encompasses all areas of surface preparation, damage repair and refinishing procedures that are necessary for achieving a proper spot repair. Students will also be exposed to safe work habits in the refinishing area and correct automotive detailing procedures.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-130.
Offered: FASP

This course will help develop the skills needed to match any type of paint. It will expose the student to color theory, color evaluation, color matching, and other color adjustment factors. The student will be instructed in multiple panel paint blending techniques as well.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-131.
Offered: FASP

This course encompasses all areas of automotive refinishing. This advanced course is a continuation of AUBO 132 with emphasis in achieving industry refinishing times and standards consistent with that of I-CAR. The student will be exposed to surface preparation and refinishing techniques involved with overall refinishing. The students will also be instructed on paint safety, use of acrylic enamel and base coat/clear coat refinishing system.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-132.
Offered: FASP

This advanced course is designed to simulate an auto body estimator?s position. The student will be exposed to a systematic approach to damage analysis as well as cost estimation.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-133.
Offered: FASP

This course is a continuation of AUBO 230. The student will demonstrate considerable technical judgment in assigning technicians to projects and inspecting completed work. The student will also be exposed to basic record keeping and damage report writing skills.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-230.
Offered: FASP

This course covers the industrial application of the auto body industry. Students will be supervised and evaluated jointly by the Director of Cooperative Education and the employer.
Prerequisites: Take AUBO-235, AUBO-236, and WELD-237.
Offered: FASP

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: ALL