MEC2170 Metal Repair & Finishing

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students analyze and repair metal damage.
Prerequisite: MEC1170: Metal Forming & Finishing
Parameters: Access to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW) welders, basic auto body hand/power tools and related resources.

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate safe work practices when metal forming and finishing metal damage
- 1.1 demonstrate safe practices in relation to the:
  - 1.1.1 use of welding equipment
  - 1.1.2 use of solder and soldering equipment
  - 1.1.3 sheet metal straightening system
2 identify different damage conditions and repair procedures for metal damage
- 2.1 identify and describe the type/extent of minor sheet metal damage
- 2.2 list sequence of repair
- 2.3 identify and describe major sheet metal impact damage conditions including:
  - 2.3.1 direct
  - 2.3.2 indirect
- 2.4 list sequence of repair
3 repair metal damage to a vehicle
- 3.1 demonstrate how to:
  - 3.1.1 perform metal straightening
  - 3.1.2 perform metal replacement work
  - 3.1.3 repair damaged aluminum panel
  - 3.1.4 repair a panel using body solder
  - 3.1.5 complete a large rust out repair
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities