ABOD 1015 - Sheet Metal Repair

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This hands-on course introduces students to the theory and practice of sheet metal repair. Topics include operational techniques for dent removal, including paintless dent removal, and panel straightening, as well as tools used for these techniques. Class activities include locating and identifying panel damage, as well as completing the repair. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete the course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0041 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Safety procedures and precautions related to auto body sheet metal repair
Theory and operation of various hand tools and equipment designed to straighten sheet metal
Location of sheet metal on the automobile
Auto body nomenclature
Basic sheet metal straightening procedures
Maintenance and operational techniques of related hand tools and equipment designed for auto body sheet metal straightening

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

describe basic sheet metal repair theory and operation.
identify the different auto sections to correctly determine areas of damage.
determine correct tool or tools required to complete the repair.
demonstrate correct preparation and use of specialty tools and equipment.
demonstrate basic sheet metal repair.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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ABOD 1015 - Sheet Metal Repair