ACRD 2230: Trade Practice 2
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on the experienced gained in ACRD 2130 Trades Training 1, adding auto glass operations. 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
- Perform automotive glass removal and installation
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.