ACRD 2155: Estimating, Planning and Scheduling 3
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on Estimating, Planning and Scheduling 2 with a focus on refinishing operations. Students learn to evaluate surface conditions and develop appropriate refinish plans and process timelines. Students also learn how to organize a production schedule and conform to safety and environmental legislation in B.C.
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 inspection to determine type of substrate
- Evaluate condition of substrate
- Describe the refinish repair process
- Describe refinish process timelines
- Develop a refinish plan
- Organize production schedule
- Identify environmental regulations
- Interpret safety regulations as they apply to refinishing procedures
- Complete documentation for safety and environmental compliance
- Describe the insurance clain process in B.C. relevant to refinish operations
- Interpret trade terminology found on work orders/damage reports for refinish operations
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 37
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 13
Total Hours: 50
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-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
- Finish Identification
- Plastics Repair for Refinishing
- Organizing the Production Schedule
- Conforming to Environmental Safety Regulations
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.