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ACRF 1180: Refinish Preparation
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Automotive Collision Repair
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students identify various substrates, topcoats and conditions found with automotive finishes and procedures required to correct them in preparation for refinishing. A major focus of this course is correct sanding and stripping of surfaces, masking vehicles, applying and blocking undercoat materials and fillers. Students are introduced to coatings, solvents and additives and important information regarding safe use, handling and storage.
Credits
6.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Clean surfaces in preparation for repairs.
- Describe substrates.
- Identify substrate condition.
- Describe masking materials and equipment.
- Use masking techniques in preparation for primer.
- Describe masking deficiencies and corrective procedures.
- Remove masking after primer.
- Describe paint removal techniques.
- Describe sanding materials and equipment.
- Use sanding techniques and procedures.
- Describe body fillers.
- Mix body fillers.
- Describe undercoats, solvents and additives.
- Mix undercoats.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 150
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include: Lectures, demonstrations, case studies, group work, individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory) |
|
Exam |
30 |
Theory exam (summative - theory) |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Practical assignments (preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report etc.) |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and team work |
Course topics
- Tools and Equipment for Refinish Preparations
- Substrate Identification and Cleaning
- Finish Sanding and Removal
- Filler Application and Sanding for Surface Preparation
- Masking for Undercoats
- Undercoats, Solvents and Additives
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.