MEC3160 Body Repair Estimation

1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow laboratory safety procedures

1.2 identify mechanical and electrical components often damaged in collision, and state appropriate safety precautions in dealing with gasoline, oil, air conditioning and battery acid hazards

2.1 list and describe the terms used in the appraisal industry

2.2 describe vehicle construction systems, e.g., unibody, framed, and safety requirements

2.3 examine the effects of collision on vehicle structure, parts and passenger safety equipment

2.4 demonstrate the effects of forces on metal and show how manufacturing techniques are used to absorb collision energy

2.5 define the terms “primary damage,” “secondary damage” and “hidden damage”

3.1 identify related damaged parts

3.2 investigate and describe collision damage to determine direction of damage, identify parts damaged, including hidden damage, and list signs of hidden damage

3.3 conduct tests to determine mechanical and/or electrical functions in order to properly estimate cost of collision damage

4.1 estimate cost including parts, labour and miscellaneous

4.2 calculate the cost of original equipment, aftermarket and used parts that could be used in a repair

4.3 complete a replacement parts list for a given collision, including cost, extended cost and contracted costs

4.4 list examples of hidden and other costs that must be included in an estimate of collision damage

4.5 describe the responsibility of the shop to the customer, the insurer and legal parties in doing an estimate; e.g., safety of vehicle

4.6 define write-off and explain when a vehicle is considered a write-off and non-repairable

4.7 explain the advantages of having knowledge of vehicle structure and repair procedures when completing an estimate for repair

5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

6.2 identify steps to achieve goals