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ACRF 1180: Refinish Preparation 

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

Automotive Collision Repair 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

Students identify various substrates, topcoats and conditions found with automotive finishes and procedures required to correct them in preparation for refinishing. A major focus of this course is correct sanding and stripping of surfaces, masking vehicles, applying and blocking undercoat materials and fillers. Students are introduced to coatings, solvents and additives and important information regarding safe use, handling and storage. 

Credits

6.5 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 150
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include: Lectures, demonstrations, case studies, group work, individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment. 

Grading System

Percentages-ITA 

Passing grade

70% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

30 

Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory) 

Exam 

30 

Theory exam (summative - theory) 

Assignments 

30 

Practical assignments (preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report etc.) 

Participation 

10 

Active participation and team work 

Course topics

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.
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