MEC3170 Damage Analysis

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

Description: Students identify and examine physical damage caused by collisions and learn cost estimating procedures.
Prerequisite: MEC2170: Metal Repair & Finishing
Parameters: Access to a damaged vehicle, measuring gauges and related resources.
Supporting courses: MEC2150: Suspension Systems MEC2160: Steering Systems

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate established safe work procedures
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow established laboratory procedures
2 identify types and signs of collision damage
- 2.1 describe manufacturer’s methods used in vehicle construction and define the terms used to identify vehicle body parts
- 2.2 describe methods used in vehicle construction to control damage through energy transfer and differences in structural strength
- 2.3 identify the specific occupant safety features built into the vehicle as required by law or provided as a vehicle option
- 2.4 demonstrate basic principles of estimating damage repair and apply to a specific situation
- 2.5 estimate the repair or replacement of safety equipment damaged in a collision
- 2.6 identify the basic frame structures used in auto construction, and describe the measurement charts used to determine misalignment
3 examine and use measurements to determine the extent of vehicle damage
- 3.1 calculate frame alignment measurements to determine the extent of misalignment and explain the results of the measurements
- 3.2 use frame gauges and charts
- 3.3 analyze measurements and determine repair procedure
4 prepare a repair strategy for a given vehicle
- 4.1 explain the value of using used, aftermarket or original equipment parts in any given repair
- 4.2 complete a damage analysis for a given vehicle
- 4.3 prepare a strategy plan showing correct repair sequence
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals