ACRD 1255: Estimating, Planning and Scheduling 2
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on Estimating, Planning and Scheduling 1 with a focus on collecting customer information to aid in damage analysis, visual damage inspection and estimate/damage report terminology. Students also receive basic estimating software training.
This course is part of the full-time Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma program.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Collect customer information to aid in damage analysis
- Perform visual damage inspection
- Provide informed damage analysis
- Describe estimate/damage report terminology
- Use estimating software to produce a basic damage report
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 9.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 3
Total Hours: 12.5
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-ITA
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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25
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Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory)
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Exam
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20
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Theory exam (summative - theory)
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Project
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30
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Practical assignments (preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report etc.)
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Participation
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25
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Observable active participation and team work
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Course topics
- Assessing Vehicle Damage
- Finalizing the Damage Report
- Using Estimating Software
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.