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ACRD 2145: Surface Preparation and Masking
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn techniques to prepare various surfaces for various refinishes. Techniques for masking vehicles for primer and paint are also a focus of this course.
Credits
4.0
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 substrate conditions.
- Describe surface preparation procedures and techniques.
- Prepare a panel for surface preparation
- Describe masking materials and techniques.
- Use masking techniques to protect vehicle surfaces.
- Use masking removal techniques.
- Describe masking deficiencies and corrective procedures.
- Describe stripping techniques.
- Describe sanding materials and equipment.
- Use sanding techniques.
- Identify blend requirements.
- Describe corrosion protection.
- Apply corrosion protection.
- Apply seam sealers and sound deadeners.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include lectures, demonstrations, case studies, 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
- Corrosion Protection
- Refinishing Overview
- Starting the Refinish Plan
- Masking
- Undercoats
- Finish Removal
- Surface Preparation
- Waterborne Refinishing Materials: Refinish Prep Considerations for Waterborne Materials
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.