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ACRD 1155: Estimating, Planning and Scheduling 1
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn the liabilities and obligations of the repairer as well as the expectations of today's consumer. This course also focusses on accessing and using vehicle and customer information and provides an overview of the auto insurance claim system in B.C.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the roles, responsibilities, and business relations of those in the collision industry.
- Describe liabilities and obligations of the repairer.
- Locate and interpret vehicle information.
- Access and interpret technical information.
- Describe repair documentation.
- Interpret trade terminology found on work orders and estimates.
- Describe the insurance claim process in BC.
- Organize parts, materials, and work area.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 21
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 4
Total Hours: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 4
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include lectures, demonstrations, assigned homework, group work, individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory) |
|
Exam |
20 |
Theory exam (summative - theory) |
|
Project |
30 |
Practical assignments (preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report etc.) |
|
Participation |
25 |
Observable active participation and team work |
Course topics
- Workplace Organization and Relations
- Vehicle Identification and Estimating Terminology
- Mitchell Connect Cloud Estimating Module 1: Estimating Software Overview
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.