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ARPT 1133: Surface Preparation 

Effective date

 

Department

Automotive Refinish Prep - Voc 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

Students identify various substrates and topcoats found in the automotive refinishing industry, mixing, applying and finishing plastic body fillers, applying a two-part putty, correctly sanding a vehicle and the functions of metal conditioners and conversion coatings. This course is part of the full-time Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician, Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician - High School Programs 

Credits

2.0 

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:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 25
Total Hours: 50
 

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 

Passing grade

70% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

15 

Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory) 

Exam 

20 

Theory exam (summative - theory) 

Project 

50 

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

Other 

15 

Observable 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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