Trade Techniques – Fanshawe College
Description: In this course students learn about new auto body repair techniques and associated procedures and equipment. Examples include repair of aluminum vehicles and paintless dent removal (PDR). Students will conduct research on emerging repair technologies and learn how to access the resources required to stay current with vehicle repair trends. Address: 1001 Fanshawe College […]
Painting Techniques – Fanshawe College
Description: This course will provide students with enhanced skills related to paint technology and application. In this course students will tint and mix complicated colours, prepare vehicles for multi-layered paint jobs, and use advanced blending and spot repair techniques. Students will apply custom painting techniques to automotive panels and will troubleshoot and correct common paint […]
Collision Repair Estimating – Fanshawe College
Description: This course will enable students to identify various types of damage and assess the extent of damage for the purpose of estimating repair costs. Students will locate and diagnose damage patterns using common blueprinting processes. Students will apply repair estimate logic to prepare hand written estimates, and use auto body estimating software to prepare […]
Non-Structural Panel Repairs – Fanshawe College
Description: This course will enable students to identify and perform non-structural replacement and repair of automotive panels. Students will assess panel damage and use appropriate procedures and tools to repair and replace panels. Students will be exposed to pneumatic, hydraulic and electric equipment used to repair various types of cosmetic damage on vehicles. Students will […]
Automotive Plastic Repair – Fanshawe College
Description: This course will enable the students to identify the various types of plastics used in the automotive industry and use appropriate repair equipment and procedures. Students will repair both flexible and rigid plastics using common epoxy repairs. Students will perform various types of plastic welding in a variety of repair scenarios. Students will identify […]
Auto Body Mechanical – Fanshawe College
Description: This course will prepare the learners to service individual mechanical systems common to vehicles. Students will use diagnostic equipment and basic repair techniques to service automotive power train, tires and rims, and fuel, air conditioning and heating systems. Students will work with various electrical circuits (e.g., series, parallel and series parallel circuits), and identify […]
Trade Calculations – Fanshawe College
Description: This course provides students with the trade-related math skills used in common auto body shop operations. Students will learn basic formulas, calculations, and units of measuring used for autobody accounting, mixing paints, measuring vehicles, welder calibrations, and metal fabrication.The students will also apply these basic math skills to typical office tasks such as job […]
Auto Body Basic Mechanical – Fanshawe College
Description: In this course students will learn the fundamentals of automotive electrical systems and mechanical systems. Students will work with electrical systems and gain an understanding of power sources and components as well as various testing devices. Students will service basic mechanical devices such as batteries and tires and rims, and identify various air conditioning […]
Painting Fundamentals – Fanshawe College
Description: This course will enable students to perform basic refinishing procedures on automotive panels. Students will spray using a 3D virtual reality painting simulator. The students will service and use equipment required in refinishing, including spray guns, airlines, paint dryers, computerized paint mixing systems, sanders, fresh-air-supplied respirators and associated safety equipment. Students will work with […]
Auto Body Frame & Structure – Fanshawe College
Description: An understanding of auto body frame and structure design is foundational knowledge for auto body repairers. This course will enable students to identify various cosmetic and structural vehicle design concepts and manufacturing processes. The students will learn the logic behind various styles of body and frame design and use this knowledge to fabricate and […]
