ACRD 2130: Trade Practice 1
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
During this course students enter the VCC body shop for a three-week work experience period. Students are working side by side with a certified journey person to perform repairs to customer vehicles as required.
This course is part of the full-time Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma program.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform job tasks in accordance with occupational health and safety standards
- Use of tools and equipment
- Demonstrate GMA welding techniques
- Perform the removal and installation of vehicle components
- Perform sheet metal repair
- Perform plastic repairs
- Apply corrosion protection
- Perform surface preparation
- Mask vehicle for spot repairs
- Apply primer/undercoatings
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include demonstrations, group work, individual work 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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Participation
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100
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Ongoing participation mark based on evaluation rubric
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Course topics
- Student Participation Guide
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.