SECTION 130.456. Collision Repair (Two Credits), Adopted 2015

(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Basic Collision Repair and Refinishing. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.

(b) Introduction.

(1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.

(2) The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance.

(3) Collision Repair includes knowledge of the processes, technologies, and materials used in the reconstruction of vehicles. This course is designed to teach the concepts and theory of systems related to automotive collision repair and refinishing.

(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.

(c) Knowledge and skills.

(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:

(A) demonstrate an understanding of workplace safety and environmental responsibilities regarding automotive collision repair and understand the use of personal protective equipment;

(B) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship opportunities, and certification requirements for the fields of collision repair;

(C) demonstrate the principles of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;

(D) identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;

(E) review the competencies related to resources, information systems, and technology; and

(F) apply reasoning skills to a variety of workplace situations in order to make ethical decisions.

(2) The student relates core academic skills to the requirements of collision repair. The student is expected to:

(A) apply effective oral and written communication skills with individuals from various cultures such as fellow workers, management, and customers;

(B) use technical writing skills to complete collision repair orders and related paperwork;

(C) locate, read, and interpret documents such as service and repair information, technical bulletins, specifications, schematics, and parts catalogs; and

(D) apply mathematical skills to the estimating process such as establishing charges and totals, profit margins, technician productivity, and shop efficiency.

(3) The student understands the technical knowledge and skills of collision repair. The student is expected to:

(A) demonstrate an understanding of basic types of repair procedures for the different types of vehicle body construction used in the auto collision industry;

(B) demonstrate an understanding of pre-repair and repair inspection of non-damaged components;

(C) demonstrate the proper preparation, application, and refinishing of various paint products;

(D) estimate parts and labor costs of collision repair; and

(E) perform precision measurements to diagnose vehicle body shape and frame alignment angles.

(4) The student knows the function and application of tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in collision repair. The student is expected to:

(A) use hand and power tools and equipment commonly employed in collision repair, according to industry safety standards;

(B) identify proper welding and cutting techniques and processes in collision repair;

(C) properly handle and dispose of environmentally hazardous materials used in collision repair and refinishing technologies; and

(D) demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging collision repair technologies.

(5) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of collision repair and refinishing to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) perform regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations;

(B) identify types of vehicle construction materials and associated repair methods;

(C) identify methods of collision energy management and types of damage;

(D) determine vehicle damage and prepare an estimate of the repair costs;

(E) determine body panel damage and identify the associated repair methods, including inspection, disassembly, and repair or replacement of components;

(F) inspect, remove, replace, and align various body components such as hoods, hinges, latches, and bumper covers;

(G) identify types of vehicle finishes and associated refinish techniques;

(H) inspect, remove, and replace bolted, bonded, and welded panels or panel assemblies;

(I) identify vehicle occupant restraint systems and associated repair methods;

(J) identify vehicle body components and assess for repair or replacement;

(K) demonstrate the welding and cutting processes used in vehicle collision repair;

(L) remove, install, and adjust vehicle mechanical systems and electrical components;

(M) identify and determine the cause of paint and refinishing defects;

(N) discuss interior and exterior trim repair;

(O) discuss corrosion protection, including sealers, adhesives, and under-coatings;

(P) prepare damaged area using water-based and solvent-based cleaners;

(Q) demonstrate vehicle detailing;

(R) restore sound deadeners and foam materials; and

(S) diagnose and repair water leaks, dust leaks, and wind noise.

(6) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of metal finishing and body filling to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) remove paint from damaged area of a body panel;

(B) identify and repair surface irregularities on a damaged body panel;

(C) demonstrate hammer and dolly techniques for dent repair;

(D) heat shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour;

(E) cold shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour;

(F) identify, prepare, and apply body filler;

(G) rough sand body filler to contour panel and finish sand for the application of primer;

(H) determine the proper metal finishing techniques for aluminum; and

(I) determine the proper application of body filler to aluminum.

(7) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of moveable glass and hardware to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) inspect, adjust, repair, or replace window systems such as regulators, run channels, glass, power mechanisms, and related controls;

(B) inspect, adjust, remove, repair, or reinstall body sealing systems such as weather stripping;

(C) inspect, adjust, repair, or replace regulators, run channels, glass, power mechanisms, and related controls for roof panel options such as sun roofs and convertible tops; and

(D) inspect, remove, reinstall, and align convertible tops and related mechanisms.

(8) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of plastics and adhesives to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) identify the types of plastics used in automotive applications;

(B) clean and prepare the surface of plastic parts;

(C) repair rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible plastic panels;

(D) remove or repair damaged areas from rigid exterior composite panels; and

(E) replace bonded rigid exterior composite body panels, including straightening or aligning panel supports.

(9) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of damage analysis to simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) prepare vehicle for inspection by providing access to damaged areas;

(B) analyze damage to determine appropriate methods for overall repairs;

(C) perform visual inspection of structural components and members;

(D) identify structural damage using measuring tools and equipment;

(E) perform visual inspection of non-structural components and members;

(F) determine parts, components, material type(s), and procedures necessary for a proper repair;

(G) identify type and condition of finish and determine if refinishing is required;

(H) identify suspension, electrical, and mechanical component physical damage;

(I) identify safety systems physical damage;

(J) identify interior component damage;

(K) identify damage to add-on accessories and modifications; and

(L) identify single/one-time use components.

(10) The student applies the technical knowledge and skills of estimating in simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) locate and record customer/vehicle owner information;

(B) locate and record vehicle identification number (VIN) information, including nation of origin, make, model, restraint system, body type, production date, engine type, and assembly plant;

(C) identify and record vehicle options, including trim level, paint code, accessories, and modifications;

(D) identify the safety systems;

(E) apply appropriate estimating and parts terminology;

(F) determine and apply appropriate estimating sequence;

(G) utilize estimating guide procedure pages;

(H) estimate labor time for operations;

(I) select appropriate labor rates for each operation such as structural, non-structural, mechanical, and refinish;

(J) select and price replacement parts such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM), alternative/optional OEM, aftermarket, recycled/used, remanufactured, rebuilt, and reconditioned parts;

(K) determine labor time, prices, charges, allowances, or fees for non-included operations and miscellaneous items;

(L) determine additional material and charges such as environmental, administrative, shop, and disposal fees;

(M) determine refinishing material and charges;

(N) review computer-assisted and manually written estimates and verify that the information is correct;

(O) identify labor time and material charges for restoring corrosion protection; and

(P) determine the approximate vehicle retail value compared to the repair cost.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.456 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123