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ACRD 2236: Auto Glass Repair and Replacement
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn to replace laminated and tempered, moveable and stationary automotive glass. Students also learn how to perform stone chip repairs and to prepare templates for custom flat glass replacement.
Credits
3.0
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 types of automotive glass.
- Describe applicable vehicle safety regulations and standards.
- Prepare repair surfaces.
- Protect non-repair vehicle surfaces.
- Use setting and lifting equipment.
- Remove and install bonded glass.
- Remove and install non-bonded glass.
- Perform final inspection.
- Repair laminated glass.
- Describe flat glass fabrication.
- Create template for glass fabrication.
- Diagnose water leaks and other glass-related issues.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 37.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 37.5
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 37.5
Total Hours: 75
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
- Powered Tools and Miscellaneous Equipment: Glass Setting and Lifting Equipment
- Moveable (non-bonded) Glass
- Stationary Glass
- Laminated Glass Repair
- Flat Glass Templating
- Wind, Noise and Water Leaks
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.