ACRD 2200: Construction and Components
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to auto body construction types, panel alignment methods, body component service procedures, automotive tempered glass, laminated glass, non-structural glass, seat belt assemblies, airbag components, cooling system service, air conditioning service, vehicle systems, and electrical/electronic on-board procedures.
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:
- Identify auto body construction types
- Describe panel alignment methods
- Describe body component servicing procedures
- Describe automotive tempered glass
- Describe automotive laminated glass
- Identify seat belt assemblies
- Identify air bag system components
- Discuss cooling system service
- Describe air conditioning service
- Identify vehicle systems
- Identify electrical/electronic on-board procedures
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 50
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include: Lectures, demonstrations, case studies, assigned homework, group work, individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
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.)
|
Other
|
25
|
Observable active participation and team work
|
Course topics
- Auto body construction types
- Panel alignment methods
- Body component servicing procedures
- Automotive tempered glass
- Automotive laminated glass
- Seat belt assemblies
- Airbag system components
- Air conditioning service
- Vehicle systems
- Electrical/electronic on-board procedures
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.