MEC3180 Damage Repair 1

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

Description: Students examine the methods used to complete a repair involving removing, replacing and aligning body parts.
Prerequisite: MEC2170: Metal Repair & Finishing
Parameters: Access to specialized auto body tools, hand tools and related resources. Note: The student must have access to instruction from an individual with journeyperson qualifications if students are involved in customer work.
Supporting courses: MEC3170: Damage Analysis

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate established safety procedures
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow established laboratory procedures
- 1.2 demonstrate approved safety procedures in the use of jacks, jack stands, impact wrenches, torches, plasma arc and abrasive cutters to remove or replace parts
- 1.3 demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes in the safe use of hand tools
2 follow an approved sequence of repairs involving removing and replacing damaged external parts
- 2.1 examine damage to external parts and identify appropriate repair sequence
- 2.2 complete a list of required parts and show cost effectiveness of using aftermarket or used parts
- 2.3 list methods used in the manufacture of vehicles to align adjacent parts, including shims, slotted holes and bending
- 2.4 examine the bumper shock system and explain the effects of collision to bumper shocks and their alignment
- 2.5 describe the importance of correct alignment of body parts and the effects of misalignment, both aesthetically and physically
3 align parts used to repair and prepare components for painting or priming
- 3.1 demonstrate knowledge and skill in the preparation of existing flanges, edges and mounting points used for the replacement of new parts
- 3.2 safely remove and replace a door, hood and/or trunk lid
- 3.3 replace and align a fender
4 remove, repair or replace trim parts, as required
- 4.1 explain the function of trim
- 4.2 identify methods of trim fastening
- 4.3 successfully remove trim and damaged parts, showing knowledge of tools and care for property
- 4.4 install new or original trim and recognize the value of using original equipment trim parts
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