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ACRF 1160: Plastic Panels and Components
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Automotive Collision Repair
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to automotive plastics identification, repair tools and equipment, and repair techniques. Students perform adhesive and weld repairs to rigid and flexible plastic interior and exterior parts.
Credits
2.0
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:
- Identify plastic characteristics and applications.
- Describe methods of plastic identification.
- Describe damage conditions and repair considerations.
- Remove plastic panels in preparation for repairs.
- Perform repair preparations on various plastic types.
- Perform repair on plastic panel using hot-air welding procedures.
- Perform repair on plastic panel using airless welding procedures.
- Perform repair on plastic panel using adhesive repair procedures.
- Install plastic panels and components to industry standards for fit and finish.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include: Lectures, demonstrations, 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 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Formative theory (quizzes and assignments) |
|
Exam |
20 |
Summative theory |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Performance evaluations |
|
Participation |
20 |
Active participation, teamwork, and safety demerits |
Course topics
- Safety and Plastic Identification
- Cleaning, Damage Types and Repair Techniques
- Adhesive Repairs
- Welded and Combination Repairs
- Thermoplastic Repair Procedures
- Thermoset Plastic Repair Procedures
- Additional Repair Considerations
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.