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ACRD 2255: Estimating, Planning and Scheduling 4
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on Estimating, Planning and Scheduling 3 with a focus on the auto glass industry and advanced collision estimating. Students learn insurance claim processes in B.C. including an overview of industry-specific software and NAGS parts costing system. Students also learn rationale for creating estimate supplements and and for subletting repairs as well as creating these entries when using estimating software. Finally, student learn inspection methods to ensure quality control.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ACRD 2165.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe effective communication in the auto glass industry.
- Describe auto glass terminology relating to insurance claim processes.
- Use NAGs calculators to locate and price glass.
- Create an estimate for bonded and non-bonded glass replacement.
- Describe rationale required for estimate supplements.
- Describe sublet repairs appropriate for collision repair estimates.
- Create an estimate supplement including sublets and explanations.
- Attach digital photos to an estimate to document a supplement.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 19
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies 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
- National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS)
- Vehicle ID, Estimating and Terminology: Supplements and Sublets
- Documentation and Digital Photography
- Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control
- Mitchell Connect Cloud Estimating Module 4: Sublets and Supplements
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.