Description

2011-2012

AUTO BODY REPAIR I (I260)

Level:

11^th and/or 12^th grades

Class Location:

Highland Community College

Time:

1:00-2:30 p.m. only

Length:

One year, double period

H.S. Credit:

Two credits per year (Freeport, four credits per year)

Post Sec Credit:

Highland Community College – Dual Credit ** 3 credits

HCC Fees:

Basic tool kit and safety glasses required ($200) plus respirator ($20), $60 course fee, $27 tech & activity fees, approximately $125.00 textbook.

(To be paid at HCC)

Calendar:

This course follows the HCC calendar

It’s easy to get a dent or scrape – learn how to fix ‘em! The Auto Body I Program uses a competency-based method of developing skills for entry into the auto body service trades. First year students will learn safe shop practices, sanding, sand blasting, light body repair, use of plastic fillers, installation of bolted, welded or glued-on panels, paint preparation, priming and refinishing. This class covers the content in AUTB 191, Introduction to Auto Body, and is a preparation class for continuing in Auto Body Repair II.

AUTO BODY REPAIR II (I265)

Level:

12^th grade

Class Location:

Highland Community College

Time:

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. only

Length:

One year, double period

H.S. Credit:

Two credits per year (Freeport, four credits per year)

Post Sec Credit:

Highland Community College – Dual Credit** 3 credits

Certification is based upon successful completion of required testing and additional courses

Prerequisite:

Successful completion of Auto Body I with a C or above and 95% attendance

HCC Fees:

$60 course fee, $27 tech & activity fees.Tool kit, respirator and safety glasses from Year I are acceptable.

Use same textbook as AUTB I

(To be paid at HCC)

Calendar:

This course follows the HCC calendar

Auto Body Repair II second year students continue using skills learned in first year to do more advanced metal straightening, body alignments, welding and fabrication. The content of AUTB 194, Auto Body Repair I, is covered in detail. Paint preparation, sanding, and refinishing are taken to a higher level to enhance skills necessary for entry into the Auto Body Repair Trades profession. Students will earn Highland Community College credits toward an Associate of Applied Science degree.