Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing

Course Syllabus   Spring 2010   1st. 5 weeks

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Course:    Automotive Collision Repair 134 - Body Panel Repair
Automotive Collision Repair 140 - Advanced Collision Repair - Estimating
Time:  Tuesday through Friday 1:15 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
A five week course starts February 9, 2010. Ends March 19, 2010.
Last day to drop 9/19/09.
Instructor:    Fred Morago 
Office Hours:   

Tuesdays  11:15 A.M. - 1:15 P.M.
Office Phone (213) 763-3916
E-Mail  moragofj@lattc.edu 
Introduction:  This course focuses on the proper repair and refinishing of automobiles to industry standards.
Objectives:   Automotive Collision Repair 134 - Body Panel Repair
At the end of this class you will be able to:

  • Refinish with primers and top coats

  • Repair and replace body panels

  • Replace body parts and align them

Automotive Collision Repair 140 - Advanced Collision Repair - Estimating
At the end of this class you will be able to:

  • Operate a computer

  • Set up estimating software profiles

  • Read and prepare computerized collision estimates 
Student Learning Outcomes Automotive Collision Repair 134 - Body Panel Repair
      Students will understand the techniques of outer body panel repairs, replacements and adjustments.  Students will remove, repair, and replace steel / aluminum / SMC / plastic body panels, doors, deck lids, hoods, adjust and align to manufacturers' specifications.

Automotive Collision Repair 140 - Advanced Collision Repair - Estimating
     Students will create damage reports, negotiate with customer, body technician, and insurance company and oversee proper repair of vehicle to safe OEM standards.  Students will be able to utilize estimating software to create damage reports.  Students will be able to demonstrate proper analysis of structural and non-structural vehicle damage.  Students will properly identify vehicles.
 
Text:

DuPont Product Data Sheets will be downloaded from the Internet.  Computer estimating software will be provided.
Evaluation: 

This course will be based on the following criteria,

  • Attendance and lab participation 50% of final grade
  • Assignments 10% of final grade
  • Notebook 10% of Final Grade
  • SP2 Safety Certification 10% of final grade
  • Test 20% of final grade

Final Grades will be based on the following percentages

                            100 - 90 = A

                              89 - 80 = B

                              79 - 70 = C

                              69 - 60 = D

                              59 - 0   = F

Students with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations should contact the Instructor.

Schedule of Class Meetings  

                           1:15 - 1:45    Roll Call & Announcement
 1:45 - 2:45     Lecture
 2:45 - 3:30     Break
3:30 - 5:45      Lab 
    5:45 - 6:15    Clean up
                         6:15  - 6:45   Roll Call & Dismissal   

* All tools must be returned by 6:00 P.M.

Last Updated 02/17/10
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Web Author: Fred Morago
moragofj@lattc.edu