ACT - Automotive Collision Technology Courses

ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology
4 credits
ACT 101 is designed as an orientation to the automotive collision repair industry. Students receive an overview of job possibilities as well as learn various types of automobile construction. Names, uses and maintenance procedures for a variety of tools and equipment are covered. Focuses on general collision repair and refinishing shop safety procedures with an emphasis on personal and environmental safety issues. Students also learn the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

ACT 110 Safety In Collision Repair
2 credits
ACT 110 introduces the student to safety techniques and operation as it relates to shop safety and industry standards. The student is exposed to regulations and collision shop operations. In addition, the student becomes involved with VICA, developing writing and speaking skills.

ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 111 covers sheet metal oxygen-acetylene torch use and MIG welding techniques including safety, materials, equipment and setups. Personal and vehicle protective measures prior to welding procedures are presented.

ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 121 covers the basic characteristics of preparation for automotive repair.   Students familiarize themselves with damage analysis, extent of damage and the sequence of repair. This course focuses on removal of vehicle components and protection of panels along with storage and labeling of parts. Safety procedures and equipment use are included.

ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 122 covers straightening options prior to replacement decisions. Emphasizes the identification, handling and replacement of parts such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts and accessories.

ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 123 covers metal finishing, metal shrinking and the use of cosmetic fillers. Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to perform these tasks, including use, selection and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected.

ACT 124 Exterior Panel Replacement (Weld-on)
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 124 covers the replacement of welded-on   panels such as quarters, roofs, cab panels, side panels, etc.   Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to perform these tasks, including use, selection and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected.

ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 131 focuses on methods of frame measurement using dimension charts and service manuals. It includes the use of self centering gauges and mechanical and electronic measuring. Appropriate terms and definitions of vehicle structures and vehicle diagnosis are covered including identification and analysis of damage. It includes the techniques for basic hookups and safety procedures used in making corrective pulls.

ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, ACT 131, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 132 continues the study and application of frame measurement and repair. The student applies methods found in dimension charts and service manuals for vehicle diagnosis and straightening. Training includes the replacement of a structural panel with the identification of damaged suspension components replaced according to manufacturer's recommendations.

ACT 141 Refinishing Safety
1 credit
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 141 covers correct use of safety procedures used in refinishing. Proper fit and use of various types of protective equipment are emphasized. The identification of tools and equipment, with use and maintenance are covered including national guidelines for proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials.

ACT 142 Surface Preparation I
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 142 covers surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare materials and priming. The application of primers, including rationale, and use, is covered. In addition, the student learns skills for proper removal and storage of exterior trim and protection of adjacent panels.

ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 143 covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting up and testing spray gun operations.

ACT 144 Refinishing I
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 144 provides the knowledge needed for application and use of automotive paint systems. The course includes locating color codes, mixing formulas, matching and selections of materials. Proper paint gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques.

ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I
1 credit
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 151 is designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components and choosing adhesives using the latest manufacturer's repair techniques.

ACT 160 Custom Painting
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 160 provides instruction in basic custom paint application such as pearl paints, candy colors, metal flakes, etc.

ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences I
1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in ACT specialization area.
ACT 170 is designed to prepare the student to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology
Lab Experiences II
1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in ACT specialization area.
ACT 171 is a continuation of Lab experience. It is designed to prepare the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

ACT 172 Automotive Collision Technology
Lab Experiences III
1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in ACT specialization area.
ACT 172 is a continuation of Lab experience designed to prepare the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a controlled instructional lab.

ACT 175 Special Topics
1-9 credits
ACT 175 assists students who are interested in individual topics within the normal curriculum. The student identifies and selects objectives that he/she needs for industry upgrades or special training to enter the workforce. The student may explore current topics, issues or activities related to one or more aspects of the Automotive Collision industry.

ACT 180 Automotive Collision Repair Internship
1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of coursework in the specialized area.
ACT 180 is designed to meet the needs of the student in the selected specialized area in a work-based environment. Individualized instruction at the job site is coordinated based on the student's interest and instructor approval.

ACT 205 Estimating and Shop Management
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 205 initiates written estimates on damaged vehicles. Students learn shop management including work orders, ordering supplies, operating costs, time cards, shop liabilities, employee's safety and insurance management issues.

ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
Co-requisite: ACT 111, 124
ACT 211 covers MIG welding procedures of seam weld, stitch welds and destructive testing. Resistance spot welding, which includes two-sided spot weld, plasma cutting, safety, materials, and equipment and operating procedures, with emphasis on shop safety are also presented.

ACT 220 Structural Repair II
4 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, and all other lower level Structural Repair courses, or Faculty Consent .
ACT 220 allows students to continue practice in structural damage analysis and measuring procedures on both unitized and body-over-frame type vehicles. Proper methods for straightening, as well as replacing structural, mechanical, and electronic components are covered.

ACT 226 Production
4 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, ACT 205, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 226 simulates the actual working procedures of an auto collision repair technician. The student performs a variety of structural and non-structural repairs, as well as refinishing operations in accordance with industry procedures, and in compliance with estimates and flat-rate times from collision estimating guides. Students also develop leadership abilities and time management skills.

ACT 231 Advanced Structural   Damage Diagnosis and Repair
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, and all other lower level Structural Repair courses, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 231 covers major automotive body repair in vehicles with major damage on conventional structures and unibody structures. The student learns the operation of equipment and techniques used to straighten and align damaged frames. Identification and analysis of frames, hot and cold stress relieving, servicing and sectioning of structural frames are also included. Liability issues and the importance of making these corrections according to the manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards are emphasized.

ACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 232 covers the removal and replacement of fixed glass using manufacturer's specifications, proper tools and recommended materials. Application of skills is demonstrated and utilized for the removal and replacement of modular glass using manufacturer's specifications and procedures.

ACT 241 Paint Defects
3 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, and all other lower level Refinishing courses, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 241 covers paint defects. It emphasizes the causes of paint defects with methods to cure problems during and after refinishing procedures. Students learn to identify the proper surface preparations to apply prior to refinishing. Training includes using paint equipment and determining paint film thickness with proper temperatures for refinishing.

ACT 242 Surface Preparation II
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, and all other lower level Refinishing courses, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 242 emphasizes surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare metals and priming. The application of primers, including why and where to use them, is covered.

ACT 243 Refinishing II
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, and all other lower level Refinishing courses, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 243 is an advanced course in which students learn the necessary skills used to tint and blend panels working with the latest finishes and paints. Special coatings and procedures are covered in this course.

ACT 244 Final Detail
2 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 244 focuses on the detailing procedures in paint refinishing of vehicles. Methods and techniques are specialized to enhance painting skills. Transfers and tapes methods with decals etc. are demonstrated.

ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II
1 credit
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, ACT 151, or Faculty Consent .
ACT 251 emphasizes advanced plastic and adhesives. The current state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components using the latest manufacturer's repair techniques are presented. Sheet Molded Compound procedures and the use of proper adhesives are covered.

ACT 266 Mechanical Components
1-40 credits
Prerequisite: ACT 101, ACT 110, or Faculty Consent.
ACT 266 allows students to select any or all mechanical instructional areas of collision related mechanical technology to study.   This includes Electrical, Brakes, Steering & Suspension, Heating & Air Conditioning, Drive Train, and Restraints.

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