ACRF 1120: Construction and Components
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Automotive Collision Repair
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course begins with a brief history of the automobile followed by the evolution of the automotive technologies and materials and how vehicles are manufactured today. Students are introduced to vehicle body styles, structures and body components. A major focus of this course is the removal and installation vehicle trim, hardware, decals and stripes to assist repair and refinishing processes.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify vehicle types and structures.
- Describe interior vehicle components.
- Describe automotive glass components.
- Describe exterior trim components, fasteners and hardware.
- Remove and install trim and hardware to specified fit and finish specifications.
- Describe decals and striping.
- Remove and install decals and striping.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include: Lectures, demonstrations, 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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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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Formative theory (quizzes and assignments)
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Exam
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20
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Summative Theory
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Assignments
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30
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Performance evaluations
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Participation
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20
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Active participation, teamwork, and safety demerits
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Course topics
- Evolution of the Automobile
- Major Components and Structures
- Automotive Glass:
- Movable
- Stationary
- National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS)
- Trim and Hardware
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.