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ACT 143 Spray Equipment
Operation
2 Credits
Participants will inspect, clean and determine
condition of spray guns and related equipment.
This course also includes adjusting, setting
up and testing spray guns.
ACT 144 Refinishing I
2 Credits
The participant will apply automotive paint
systems., including locating color codes, mixing
formulas, matching and selectioning
materials, using and adjusting a paint gun. In
addition, the participant will study masking
and detailing techniques.
ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I
1 Credit
This course covers state-of-the-art repair of
both rigid and flexible plastic components
and adhesives using the latest manufacturer’s
repair techniques.
ACT 161 Suspension and Steering
2 Credits
This course teaches inspection, alignment and
adjusting suspension system components.
Included will be inspection, removing, adjustment
and replacing power steering components,
identification of parts and usage.
ACT 162 Heating and Air
Conditioning
2 Credits
This course covers the theory of operation
and defines related terms. It identifies components,
specialty tools and equipment. The student
will be able to recover refrigerant and
evacuate, recharge, and leak-test an automobile
air conditioning system.
ACT 163 Brakes
2 Credits
This course covers inspecting, adjusting,
removing and reinstalling brake drums and/or
drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings.
Participants will identify and use the proper
procedures for handling brake dust and electronic
equipment for diagnosing.
ACT 164 Fuel, Intake and Exhaust
Systems
1 Credit
This course trains the student with proper
handling of exhaust systems, fuel lines and
fuel EVAP control systems. Proper disposal
of parts will also be covered.
ACT 165 Drive Train
1 Credit
This course covers removal and replacement
of drive train components such as linkages,
electronic connectors and components.
ACT 166 Electrical
2 Credits
This course covers inspection,testing and
replacng electronic components. Participants
will check voltages in wiring circuits, check
operation of all electrical power systems and
demonstrate the proper self-grounding procedures
for handling electrical systems.
ACT 167 Cooling System
2 Credits
This course covers inspection,testing and
replacement of the components of the cooling
system. Participants will check the operation
of the system and relate this learning to the
collision repair process.
ACT 211 Metal Welding and
Cutting II
2 Credits
This course covers procedures of seam welds,
stitch welds and destructive testing, resistance
spot welding, which includes two-sided spot
weld, plasma cutting, safety, materials, equipment
and operating procedures, with emphasis
on shop safety.
ACT 217 Automotive Collision
Technology Laboratory Experiences
1 to 9 Credits
This course expands competencies/skills identified
in ACT-111 and ACT-211. Laboratory
experiences include demonstrations and
hands-on automotive collision technology
experiences both on and off school/college
sites. Laboratory experience credits/hours
may be needed to meet NATEF requirements.
ACT 219 Metal Welding and Cutting
Internship
1 to 9 Credits
Prerequisite: ACT 111
This course meets in a work-based environment.
Laboratory experience credits/hours
may be needed to meet NATEF requirements.
Non-Structural Analysis
and Damage Repair Area
13 Credits
For every task in non-structural analysis and
damage repair, the following safety requirements
must be strictly enforced:
• Comply with personal and environmental
safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory
protection, eye protection, hand tools,
power equipment and proper ventilation
• Handle, store, and dispose of
chemicals/materials in accordance with local,
state, and federal safety and environmental
regulations
ACT 221 Movable Glass and
Hardware
2 Credits
This course covers how to remove and
replace electrical and mechanical door glasses,vent
windows and glass mechanisms.
Interior trim panels, seats and headliners will
be removed and replaced, with instruction in
the proper care and treatment of vehicle seat
protectors. Instruction includes the proper use
of tools required to perform these tasks.
ACT 227 Automotive Collision
Technology Laboratory Experiences
1 to 9 Credits
This course is related to competencies/skills
identified in the above courses. Laboratory
experiences include demonstrations and
hands-on automotive collision technology
experiences both on and off school/college
sites. Laboratory experience credits/hours
may be needed to meet NATEF requirements.
ACT 229 Non-Structural Analysis
and Damage Repair Internship
1 to 9 Credits
Prerequisite: ACT 121, ACT 122, ACT 123,
ACT 221
This course meets in a work-based environment.
Internship experience credits/hours may
be needed to meet NATEF requirements.
ACT 231 Advanced Structural
Damage Diagnosis and Repair
3 Credits
This course covers major body repair and the
equipment and techniques used to straighten
and align damaged frames on conventional
and unibody structures. Also included will be
identification and analysis of frames, hot- and
cold-stress relieving, servicing and sectioning
of structural frames. During this process the
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