Students will be honing their skills that they have learned over the past three years and experiencing new repairs and procedures. Students will be researching careers and co-op opportunities and adding to their portfolios.Students will be taught about vehicle restraint systems, plastic repairs, M.I.G welding, mechanical and electrical repairs and vehicle estimating.
Unit | Timeframe | Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) and Major Learning Experiences from Unit |
|---|---|---|
Career Planning | September | What certifications and training is available to collision technicians? Career opportunities for students in collision repair and necessary preparation for these careers. Interviewing skills, portfolio development and co-op opportunities will be covered in this unit. |
M.I.G Welding and Acetylene Torches | October | Students will familiarize themselves with the safety, operation, set-up, and applications for mig welding in collision repair. Shielding gasses, flux/solid core wire, PPE, and vehicle preparation will be reviewed. |
Plastic Repair | November | Thermoset, thermosetting plastics, TPO, adhesives, plastic identification,plastic welding and damage repair will be covered in this unit. |
Advanced Substrate Preparation | December | Proper identification and repair procedures for SMC, fiberglass, HSS, aluminum and plastics will be covered in this unit. How are repairs made to these substrates, when they are replaced as well as OEM repair procedures will be discussed. Tools and equipment necessary to facilitate repairs on these materials will be considered. |
Vehicle Restraint Systems | January | What are SRS systems and how are they serviced? Air bag service, locations, seat belt replacement and service procedures will be discussed in this unit. |
Mechanical and Electrical Repairs | February | Students will study essential suspension and brake components with an understanding of function and replacement procedures. Wheel torque and torque specifications will be reviewed in addition to inspecting steering and suspension components from collision damage. Students will inspect cooling and ac components that are often compromised from collision damages. Students will inspect wiring connections and harnesses, for collision related damages |
Vehicle Estimating | March | Students will study what is included in repair estimates, how insurance companies and collision facilities facilitate repairs with customers and their vehicles. Crash study guides, included and not included procedures, overlap, supplements and basic estimating procedures will be covered in this unit. |
Glass | April | Students will study fixed, mobile, privacy, laminated and tempered glass on vehicles. Replacement procedures as well as necessary tools in equipment for glass replacement. Sealants and adhesives for full and partial cut (cohesive/adhesive) bonding on stationary glass. |
Review/Graduation | April-May | Students will have the opportunity to review any topic that they have had in the last 4 years. Students will be able to focus on a topic that they would like to spend some more time on before graduation. |