Standard

 

ACR 137 - Paint and Refinishing Internship

Course Description

Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization.  Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility.  Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; detailing; and employability skills.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation

Class

0

Special Refinishing Applications

D. Lab

0

Urethane Enamels

P. Lab/O.B.I.

10

Tint and Match Colors

Credit

3

Detailing

 

 

Employability Skills

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Completion of all required courses in Paint and Refinish specialization

Corequisite:

 

  

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

 SANDING, PRIMING, AND PAINT PREPARATION

 

0

0

20

     

Demonstrate proficiency in surface preparation skills.

 

 

 

 SPECIAL REFINISHING APPLICATIONS

 

0

0

20

 

Demonstrate proficiency in special refinishing applications including fiberglass, plastics, and rubber. 

 

 

 

 URETHANE ENAMELS

 

0

0

20

 

Demonstrate proficiency in applications of urethane enamels in solid and metallic colors and single and multi-stage finishes. 

 

 

 

 TINT AND MATCH COLORS

 

0

0

20

 

Demonstrate proficiency in mixing, matching, and applying colors.

 

 

 

 DETAILING

 

0

0

15

 

Demonstrate proficiency in buffing, polishing, waxing, and cleaning vehicles.

 

 

 

 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

 

0

0

5

 

Demonstrate appropriate employability skills on an entry-level basis. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Harden, Harold, et al. (1993). Auto Body Repair Curriculum. Columbia, MO: Instructional Materials Laboratory, University of Missouri.

University of Missouri. (1997). Auto Collision Technology. Module Four: Painting & Finishing: Student Reference. Columbia, MO: Author.

 

Audiovisuals

 

Tech-Cor, Inc. (1989). Paint Procedures. Wheeling, Ill: Author.