MEC2220 Interior Repairs

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

Description: Students search for and use the appropriate products and techniques to maintain vehicle interior surface materials.
Prerequisite: MEC1160: Structures & Materials
Parameters: Access to interior materials, products, tools, equipment and related resources.

Outcomes The student will:

1 practice safe handling, use and disposal of hazardous cleaning and repair products
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow safety rules and procedures for the products used for interior care
- 1.2 identify hazards associated with the improper use of certain volatile chemicals
2 analyze type of repair or restoration required, and identify the techniques/products necessary to repair and/or restore an interior surface
- 2.1 identify cleaners for the following materials:
  - 2.1.1 leather
  - 2.1.2 cloth
  - 2.1.3 vinyl
  - 2.1.4 rubber
  - 2.1.5 plastic
  - 2.1.6 polyurethane foam
- 2.2 describe the correct procedures and products that can safely be used for cleaning and maintenance; e.g., volatile cleaners, neutral soaps, specialty products
- 2.3 compile an identification of interior parts and clean the parts to “like-new” condition or “best as can be expected,” depending on the condition; include glass in the cleaning
- 2.4 identify and describe the nature of stains; e.g., soil, grease, oil, tar, blood, wax, chocolate, non-chocolate candy
- 2.5 identify correct procedures for the removal of three of the above
- 2.6 compile a chart showing the stain removal procedures, including special products, if required
3 clean and/or repair an interior surface
- 3.1 replace the vinyl or cloth covering on a door rest
- 3.2 complete a vinyl or plastic repair of a crack or hole in an interior part and refinish
- 3.3 successfully remove and replace weather stripping in either a door glass area or door opening
- 3.4 identify signs of poor sealing by weather stripping and adjust, if possible
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