TRAD4601 - NON-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND REPAIR I (AMT 126B)

Course Description

This course is designed to teach the student conventional and unitized body construction.  Emphasis will be placed on what can be repaired and what must be replaced. Students will learn to layout and fabricate repair panels from gauge sheet metal, repair rust damage, and repair plastic panels.

Course Outline

120B.1  Non Structural Analysis and Repair Intro                                                           5 hrs

120B.2  Inspection and Analysis of Repair                                                             10 hrs    

120B.3  Preparation                                                                                                  45 hrs

120B.4  Outer Body Panel Repairs, Replacements, and Adjustment                            40 hrs

120B.5 Plastic and Adhesives                                                                                                                                                                       20 hrs

Learner Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of applicable Non-Structural damage repair procedures.
2. Demonstrate methods and techniques using the appropriate tools and equipment to perform Non-Structural damage repairs to a vehicle.
3. Demonstrate methods and techniques using the appropriate tools and equipment to perform plastic material repairs to a vehicle.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of personal and environmental safety practices and observe all industry standards of safety.