Course Descriptions
Intro to Collision Repair 10405116 This course introduces the learner to the collision repair industry. Topics discussed include professionalism, safety, industry terminology, and the use of basic hand and power tools and equipment. This course also allows the learner the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge of sheet metal characteristics and straightening techniques. Competencies of this course will be delivered using NWTC props. Course Typically Offered: Fall
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Auto Refinishing 10405118 This course introduces the learner to automotive refinishing. Topics discussed include automotive paints, personal and shop safety, environmental regulations, refinishing equipment operation and maintenance, spray gun set-up and transfer efficiencies, and vehicle detailing. Competencies of this course will be delivered using NWTC props. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Collision Repair Non Struct 1 10405102 Removal, replacement, and storage of interior and exterior trim, disarming / arming restraint systems, adjustment to movable glass, lamps, bumpers and movable tops, and wind noise / water leak diagnosis and repair.( Prerequisite: 10- 405-116 Intro to Collision Repair) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Collision Repair Non Struct 2 10405103 Identifying different types of vehicle construction, nonstructural part identification, damage analysis and developing a repair plan, time management, and replacing and aligning bolted and moveable exterior panels utilizing the appropriate tools.( Prerequisites: 10-405-116 Intro to Collision Repair; 10-405-102 Coll Repair Non Structural 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Plastic & Composite Repair 10405119 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of identifying types of plastic used on vehicles, making repair or replace decisions, and repair techniques using plastic welding equipment and adhesives. Course Typically Offered:
Vocational Math A 31804304 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, proportions, and percent to their career. No prerequisites needed. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Coll Refinish Surface Prep 10405107 Planning the refinishing process including substrate identification, paint and rust removal, panel cleaning, selecting proper sandpaper, sanding techniques, vehicle protection, masking techniques, selecting and applying the correct undercoats, and corrosion protection products and usage.( Prerequisite: 10-405-118 Intro to Auto Refinishing) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to Electrical Systems 10412153 Focus on the theory of electricity. This will include studying Ohms, Kirchoff ' s, and Newton ' s Laws and how they apply to the circuits on various electrical systems on a vehicle. Students will apply these theories to troubleshoot simple circuits.( Enrolled in Diesel program, Prerequisite: 10-412-101 Diesel Service Fundamentals; Enrolled in the Automotive or Collision program, there is no prerequisite for this course) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Collision Refinish Topcoat App 10405121 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of locating and mixing automotive color formulas, applying sealers, single-stage, and basecoat / clearcoat finishes, and optimizing transfer efficiency.( Prerequisites: 10-405-118, Intro to Auto Refinishing, 10-405-107, Collision Refinish Surface Prep) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Advanced Refinishing 10405123 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of blending adjacent vehicle panels, blending methods for single stages and clearcoats, application and blending of automotive multi-stage finishes, refinishing defect identification, diagnosis, and repair.( Prerequisites: 10-405-118 Intro to Auto Refinishing; 10-405-107, Collision Refinish Surface Prep; 10-405-121, Collision Refinish Topcoat Application) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to Collision Welding 10405150 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of welding and cutting commonly used for collision repair. Students will learn to set up, use, and maintain welding equipment and weld a variety of types and thicknesses of steels using GMAW( MIG) welding equipment in the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead position. Methods of cutting covered include mechanical, oxy-fuel, and plasma arc. Course Typically Offered: Spring
Refinishing Tinting & Blending 10405129 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of advanced spray gun set-up considerations & techniques and using blending additives. Also included is an in-depth study of color theory, color movement, color evaluation, and color adjustment tools and techniques. Competencies of this course will be delivered through use of NWTC owned props, vehicles, and customer vehicles. Course Typically Offered: Spring
Collision Repair Estimating 10405114 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop skills in auto body construction, model identification, damage analysis, parts sources, handwritten damage reports, and computerized damage reports. Course Typically Offered: Spring
Collision Related Elect / SRS 10405137 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop skills in electrical troubleshooting for vehicle systems related to collision repair; restraint and supplemental restraint systems operations, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair; collision-avoidance system operation, repair, and recalibration; and hybrid / electric vehicle safety.( Prerequisite: 10-412-153 Intro to Electrical Systems) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Intro to Collision Repair Appl 10405125 This course provides the learner the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained in all prior courses on " live " vehicle repair. Emphasis will be placed on vehicle protection, use of available repair information, organization during the repair process, and completing repairs to industry standard.( Prerequisites: 10-405-103, Collision Repair Non-structural 2; 10-405-119, Plastic & Composite Repair; 10-405-107, Collision Refinish Surface Prep; 10-405-121, Collision Refinish Topcoat Applications) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Collision Repair Welding 10405144 This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of GMAW( MIG) welding steel for industry certification, GMAW( MIG) brazing, GMAW( MIG) welding aluminum, and squeeze type resistance spot welding( STRSW). Course Typically Offered: Fall
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