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ACRF 1185: Refinish Application
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Automotive Collision Repair
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course focuses on the spray environment, vehicle and gun setup in preparation for various topcoat applications in compliance with personal and environmental safety regulations. Students also learn spray techniques for topcoating, refinish defect prevention and defect correction processes.
Credits
4.0
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:
- Describe spray booth controls and operation.
- Operate a spray booth.
- Perform spray booth maintenance.
- Describe topcoat materials.
- Mix refinishing materials using manufacturers' software and mixing system.
- Use cleaning materials in preparation for various coatings.
- Apply primer sealers.
- Apply single-stage paint.
- Apply basecoat/clearcoat.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 100
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
- Understanding and Preventing Refinish Defects
- Spray Environment Controls, Preparation, Operation and Maintenance
- Topcoat Materials, Paint Manufacturers' Software and Mixing Systems
- Primer/Sealer Application
- Single-Stage Paint Application
- Basecoat/Clearcoat Application
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.