CTVET · 40 topics

Autobody Repairs

G3N tutors you through the full CTVET Autobody Repairs syllabus offline — from Restoring Corrosion Protection, Workshop Safety in Auto Body Repairs, Condition of Contract in Autobody Repair and more — with adaptive lessons, instant quizzes and exam-ready summaries.

Syllabus

What you’ll cover in Autobody Repairs.

The complete topic outline G3N teaches, mapped to the CTVET curriculum.

Form 1 (Grade 10)

12 topics
Restoring Corrosion Protection
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Vehicle Body corrosion
    • Explain Corrosion in Vehicle Body
    • State common factors involved in rust formation
    • State the materials used to prevent and reduce rust formation
    • Explain crevice corrosion
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Vehicle body Seam Sealers
    • Explain seam sealer
    • State the purpose of seam Sealers
    • State the types of Seam Sealers
    • Explain the application of each type of Seam Sealer
    • Explain the Term Galvanizing as used in corrosion prevention
  • Demonstrate Skill in Corrosion prevention
    • Apply Seam sealer on a welded seam
    • Apply paint on a welded panel structure
    • Apply wash primer on a nonferrous body panel
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Workshop Safety in Auto Body Repairs
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Autobody workshop safety
    • State the main causes of accidents in the workshop
    • Explain the main causes of accident in the workshop
    • Discuss safety awareness activities to prevent accidents in the workshop
    • State measures to prevent accident in the workshop
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Electrical Safety in the Workshop
    • State types of electrical safety measures in the workshop
    • State importance of electrical safety measure in the workshop
    • Discuss Prevention of electrical fires
    • Explain the use of circuit breaker
  • Demonstrate Skill in Corrosion prevention
    • Select tools for circuit breaker installation
    • Select material for circuit breaker installation
    • Install Circuit breaker for air compressor in the autobody shop
    • Adhere to electrical safety
Condition of Contract in Autobody Repair
  • Demonstrate knowledge of business contract
    • Explain business conditions of contract
    • State the various business conditions in autobody repairs
    • Explain the conditions relating to Estimate in a contract
    • Explain condition relating to payment mode in a contract
    • Explain concept of lien
  • Demonstrate skills in warranty repairs
    • Check to see if defective parts quality for warranty
    • Perform defective part replacement
    • Perform quality check on defective parts replaced
    • Write a report on defective parts replaced
    • Explain defective issues to client/customer
Welding III
  • Demonstrate knowledge of workshop management
    • Explain the three classes of welding
    • Explain how to use a MIG welding machine
    • Describe the difference between the MIG electrode wires
    • Explain how to use resistance spot welding
    • Identify Oxyacetylene welding equipment and techniques
    • Outline safety procedures use in welding operation
  • Demonstrate Skills in MIG Welding Technology
    • Prepare MIG Machine for a welding job
    • Prepare surface for butt welding
    • Select appropriate MIG wire diameter according to metal thickness
    • Set MIG welding current suitable for butt welding
    • Perform butt welding using MiG
    • Adhere to Safety
  • Demonstrate skills in resistance spot welding
    • Prepare Spot welding Machine for a welding
    • Prepare surface for lap welding
    • Perform cleaning of the electrode tip
    • Set the current flow time of the spot welder according to the thickness of the plate
    • Perform a spot weld
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Body Fillers
  • Demonstrate knowledge of body fillers
    • Outline types of body fillers
    • Explain the correct way of mixing body fillers and hardener
    • Describe how to use special sanding aids
    • Identify the common mistakes to avoid when using filler
    • State importance of using body fillers
  • Demonstrate knowledge of collision repairs
    • Explain collision repairs
    • State the types of collision
    • State the classification of damages
    • State types of damage
    • Identify tools used in minor damage repairs
    • Identify tools used in major damage repairs
  • Demonstrate skills in collision damage repairs
    • Perform straightening processes on damaged panel
    • Identify types of collision damage
    • Perform collision damage repair
    • Adhere to safety in collision repair
  • Demonstrate skills in body filler application
    • Select the appropriate grit number for paint removal
    • Perform sanding process
    • Select type of filler for the following jobs
    • Apply a filler using appropriate technique
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Autobody Shop Materials
  • Demonstrate knowledge of refinishing Materials
    • State the categories of refinishing material
    • State the different types of refinishing material
    • State the purpose of each refinishing material
    • State difference between Topcoat and Undercoat
  • Demonstrate knowledge of body repair materials
    • Explain body repair materials
    • State the purpose of body repair materials
    • State the types of body repair materials
    • Differentiate Between Body Material and Refinishing Material
  • Demonstrate knowledge of fasteners
    • Explain fasteners
    • State the categories of fasteners
    • State the types of fasteners
    • State the difference between Permanent and Non-Permanent
  • Demonstrate skill in the use of body repair materials
    • Select the right tools for body repairs
    • Select the materials for panel repairs
    • Perform body preparation
    • Repair a damaged part with a body repair material
    • Apply anti-rust paint on a prepared panel
    • Perform a sealant application on a vehicle
  • Demonstrate skill in refinishing
    • Check panel surface irregularities
    • Scuffed and mask off a panel
    • Apply Undercoat on a prepared panel
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Advance Tools and Equipment in Auto Body Repair Technology
  • Demonstrate knowledge of advance Tools and equipment in the Autobody Repair shop
    • State the advance tools and equipment use in autobody repair shop
    • State uses of the various advance tools and equipment
    • Explain the advantage of the various advance tools and equipment
  • Demonstrate skill in the use of advance Tools
    • Explain the safe handling of an advance tools & equipment’s
    • Remove damage Rocker panel using advance cutting tools
    • Measure unibody frame using measuring tools
    • Diagnose fault using a diagnostic tool
    • Maintain equipment
    • Adhere to safety in the usage of tools and equipment’s
  • Demonstrate skill in the use of advance Equipment
    • Pull a radiator support using a pulling equipment
    • Mix a paint in paint mixing booth
    • Spray a car door panel in spray booth
    • Maintain equipment after use
    • Adhere to safety
Engineering Drawing I
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Engineering Drawing
    • Explain the meaning of Engineering Drawing
    • State the importance of Engineering Drawing
    • Identify Different types of Drawing instrument, tool and material
    • Identify the alphabet of lines in Engineering Drawing
    • State the type of Lettering in Engineering Drawing
    • State the type of Dimensioning in Engineering Drawing
  • Demonstrate skills in Free Hand Sketching
    • Sketch a ball pein hammer
    • Sketch an open-ended spanner and label the parts
    • Sketch a combination spanner and label the parts
    • Sketch a Flat screw driver and label the parts
  • Demonstrate skills in Projection Drawing
    • Draw First angle projections of a hollow pipe
    • Draw a third angle projection of a table vice
    • Draw First angle projection of a table vice
    • Draw Isometric Projection views of a table Vice
Vehicle Service Information, Specifications and Measurements
  • Demonstrate knowledge of service information
    • Explain service information
    • State the types of service information
    • State the importance of service information
    • State the categories of service information in autobody shop
  • Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle Identification
    • Explain vehicle identification number
    • State importance of vehicle identification number
    • State the use of vehicle identification number (VIN) in autobody repairs
    • Identify the locations of vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Demonstrate skill in autobody measurements
    • Identify manufactures Measurement reference points
    • Select appropriate tools for autobody measurement
    • Take diagonal measurement of an engine compartment
    • Adhere to safety using the measuring instrument
  • Demonstrate skills in Projection Drawing
    • Use a computer-based service information to retrieve vehicle information
    • Retrieve Part number using computer-based service information
    • Use a computer-based service information to access colour matching
    • Use a computer-based service information to retrieve repair procedure
Vehicle Construction Technology
  • Demonstrate knowledge of unitized vehicle construction
    • Explain unitized body construction
    • State the sections of a unitized body construction
    • State the types of unitized frame construction
    • State the advantages of a unitized body construction
    • State the disadvantages of a unitized body construction
  • Demonstrate knowledge of conventional vehicle construction
    • Explain conventional body construction
    • State the sections of a conventional body construction
    • State the types of conventional frame construction
    • State the advantages of a conventional body construction
    • State the disadvantages of a conventional body construction
  • Demonstrate skill in dismantling and assembling of vehicle body
    • Identify various part of the unitized body
    • Identify various part of the conventional body
    • Mould a U channel frame using a given dimension
    • Dismantle a conventional chassis from the body
    • Replace a unitized frame horn
    • Adhere to safety
Compressed Air System Technology
  • Demonstrate knowledge of air compressor
    • Explain air compressor
    • Explain importance of air compressor
    • State the types of air compressor
    • State the functions of air compressor
    • Identify parts of the air compressor
    • State the function of the air compressor parts
  • Demonstrate skills in air compressor maintenance
    • Select the appropriate tools for compressor drive belt replacement
    • Select the appropriate material for compressor drive belt replacement
    • Replace the drive belt of the air compressor
    • Perform daily routine maintenance
    • Perform periodic maintenance
    • Adhere to safety precautions
  • Demonstrate skills in air compressor installation
    • Explain the factors to be considered during Air Compressor Installation
    • Select tools for air compressor installation and equipment
    • Select material for air compressor installation and equipment
    • Install air compressor
    • Adhere to safety in Air Compressor installation
Workshop Management
  • Demonstrate knowledge of workshop management
    • Explain workshop management
    • State importance of workshop management
    • Explain workshop schedule
    • State importance of workshop schedule
    • Explain bookkeeping
    • State importance of bookkeeping
  • Demonstrate knowledge of record keeping
    • Explain workshop records keeping
    • State importance of keeping workshop records
    • State the types of record keeping
    • State the procedure in records keeping
  • Demonstrate knowledge of stock taking
    • Explain stock taking
    • State importance of stock taking
    • Explain the term First inn first out (FIFO)
    • Explain the term first inn last out (FIL0)
  • Demonstrate skills in workshop management
    • Review contract
    • Perform quality inspection
    • Perform stock taking
    • Open a job card

Form 2 (Grade 11)

11 topics
Bumper and Bonnet Service
  • Demonstrate knowledge of bonnet replacement
    • State the purpose of car bonnet and lid
    • State the dangers associated with improper installation of bonnet and lid
    • State the purpose of the inner reinforcement of the bonnet and boot lid
    • Explain the procedures in installing bonnet
    • State the methods by which inner and outer panel of a bonnet is assembled
  • Demonstrate knowledge of bumper installation
    • State the purpose of car bumper
    • State the methods by which bumpers are install on a car
    • State the types of bumpers
    • State the advantages of the various type of bumpers
  • Demonstrate skills in bonnet fixing
    • Adjust bonnet stopper
    • Adjust bonnet hinge
    • Align bonnet
    • Adjust bonnet latch
Door and Roof Repairs
  • Demonstrate knowledge of door repair
    • State the types of car doors
    • State the advantages of each door
    • State the panel construction of the car door
    • State the fixtures of car door
    • Explain the purpose of the intrusion beams
    • State the factors to consider when aligning car door
  • Demonstrate knowledge of roof repair
    • State the types of roof panel
    • Describe the shapes made on roof panel
    • State the function of roof panel
    • State the procedures involved in roof panel replacement
  • Demonstrate skill in door repairs
    • Replace door hinge
    • Remove and service faulty door lock
    • Align striker plate
    • Remove and install door trim board
    • Replace door outer panel
    • Adjust door glass
  • Demonstrate skill in door repairs
    • Install headlining
    • Removal windshield
    • Replace roof antenna
    • Remove sunroof
    • Remove curtain airbag
    • Remove roof reinforcement panel
Sheet Metal Works
  • Demonstrate knowledge of sheet metal works
    • Describe type of metals used in auto body repairs
    • State the advantages of each type used in auto body repairs
    • Explain the process of forming sheet metal
    • Outline the sheet metal separation process
  • Demonstrate skill in sheet metal forming
    • Form door outer skin with sheet metal
    • Form a rocker panel with sheet metal
    • Punch a sheet metal on a giving diameter
    • Cut and replace rusted roof
    • Perform drilling on canopy rail
  • Demonstrate skills in joining
    • Select the appropriate tools and equipment for joining
    • Select the appropriate materials for joining
    • Join sheet metal using the following processes
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Welded Panel Replacement
  • Demonstrate knowledge of panels
    • Identify structural parts of a vehicle
    • Identify vehicle panels
    • Explain how spot weld is separated
    • Explain the steps for welding a new panel in place
    • State the difference between fixed panel and detached panel
    • State the procedures in welded panel replacement
  • Demonstrate skills in structure panel replacement
    • Assess structural damage on an accident vehicle
    • Select the appropriate tools for panel replacement
    • Select the appropriate material for panel replacement
    • Align and replace structure panel
    • Adhere to safety precautions
  • Demonstrate skill in replacing quarter panel
    • Select the appropriate tools for Quarter panel replacement
    • Select the materials for replacement
    • Replace a damage Quarter panel
    • Adhere to Safety
Waste Management and Energy Conservation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of panels
    • Explain Waste management
    • State the importance of waste Management
    • Identify types of waste materials in the Autobody repair Shop
    • State the procedure for waste collection
    • State the waste treatment methods
    • State factors to consider in Waste disposal
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Energy Conservation
    • Explain energy conservation
    • State the importance of energy conservation
    • Differentiate between energy efficiency and energy conservation
    • Explain renewable energy
    • State the types of renewable energy
  • Demonstrate Skills in Waste Bin Construction
    • State factors to consider in Waste disposal
    • Select tools for waste bin fabrication
    • Select Material for waste bin construction
    • Fabricate a Waste Bin
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Properties of Materials
  • Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical properties of a material
    • Explain brittleness of material
    • Explain ductility of material
    • Explain elasticity of material
    • Explain toughness of material
    • Explain hardness of material
    • Explain malleability of material
  • Demonstrate knowledge of physical properties of material
    • Explain density of a material
    • Explain melting point of a material
    • Explain thermal conductivity of a material
    • Explain electrical conductivity of a material
    • Explain thermal expansion of a material
    • Explain corrosion resistance of a material
  • Demonstrate knowledge of material stress and strain properties
    • Explain stress of a material
    • Explain strain of a material
    • State the three basic stresses in automotive component
    • Explain cold working properties of a metal sheet
    • Explain hot working properties of a sheet metal
    • State the advantages of deep drawing of a material
Electrical/Electronic System Operation and Service
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Electricals terminology
    • Explain electrical terms and their units
    • Explain electrical currents
    • State ohms Law
    • Identify basic electrical symbols
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electric circuit
    • Explain Electric circuits
    • State the difference between Series and parallel circuits
    • Explain Series-parallel circuit
    • State the purpose of cable colour coding in a circuit
    • Explain Wiring harness
    • Perform series and parallel calculations
  • Demonstrate Skills in Electrical circuits
    • Draw a simple Serial circuit diagram
    • Draw a simple Parallel circuit
    • Draw a simple Series-Parallel circuit
    • Test for continuity using test lamp
    • Check Voltage of a circuit using digital multimeter
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Plastic Repair
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Plastics
    • State the types of plastics
    • Differentiate between types of plastics
    • Explain sheet moulded Plastic (SMS)
    • State the importance of sheet moulded plastic (SMS)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Plastic use in the vehicle
    • State the safety precaution to observe when working with plastics
    • State areas where plastic is used in Automobile
    • State the Advantages of plastic use in the automobile
    • State the negative impact of automobile plastic waste to the environment
  • Demonstrate Skills in plastics repairs on vehicles
    • Identify plastic damages on a vehicle bumper
    • Select the appropriate tools for plastic bumper repairs
    • Select the appropriate materials for plastic bumper repairs
    • Repair damage plastic bumper
    • Adhere to Safety and regulatory requirements
Refinishing Technology
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of tools/Equipment used in Auto Refinishing
    • State types of equipment used in Auto Refinishing
    • State the functions of the equipment used in auto refinishing
    • Identify the parts of the refinishing equipment
    • State the type of Spray guns
    • State the difference between Low-Volume Low-Pressure (LVLP) spray gun and High-Volume Low-Pressure (HVLP) spray gun
    • Explain the various terms
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Automotive paints
    • State the types of automotive paints
    • State the characteristic of paints
    • State the importance of painting an auto vehicle
    • Explain the various common paint defects
  • Demonstrate skill in Autobody Refinishing
    • Select tools for refinishing
    • Select top coat materials
    • Refinish an outer panel
    • Adhere to safety in spraying
Vehicle Interior and Exterior Cleaning
  • Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle exterior glazing
    • State exterior Glazing
    • State the difference between glazing and polishing of a car paint
    • State the equipment used in polishing car paint
    • State the importance of exterior glazing
    • State the procedures involve in exterior glazing
    • State the consumables used for exterior glazing
  • Demonstrate knowledge of interior glazing
    • Explain interior glazing
    • State the difference between exterior and interior glazing
    • State the equipment used in interior glazing
    • State the importance of interior glazing
    • State the procedures involve in interior glazing
    • State the consumables used for interior glazing
  • Demonstrate skill in glazing
    • Select tools for glazing
    • Select Materials for glazing
    • Perform Interior glazing
    • Perform Exterior glazing
    • Adhere to safety using glazing equipment
Vehicle Wheel Service
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of wheel alignment
    • Explain wheel alignment
    • State the importance of wheel alignment
    • Identify equipment used in wheel alignment
    • Explain camber and caster angle
    • Explain toe in and toe out of a wheel
    • State the effect of incorrect toe-in and toe out
  • Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle alignment
    • Explain wheelbase
    • Explain wheel track
    • Explain datum base line
    • Explain thrust angle of a vehicle
    • Explain independent suspension
    • Explain kingpin inclination
  • Demonstrate skills in wheel alignment
    • Select tools for wheel alignment
    • Position car for wheel alignment
    • Perform wheel alignment
    • Adhere to safety

Form 3 (Grade 12)

17 topics
Customer Care
  • Demonstrate knowledge of good reception
    • Explain customer service
    • State the purpose of customer service
    • Identify common types of customer service
    • State the steps involves in customer care handling
    • State the three most important aspects of customer service
  • Demonstrate skills in customer care service
    • Prepare a schedule for customer
    • Acknowledge customers presence when first arrived at the reception
    • Do a walk around check with the customer on a vehicle
    • Prepare estimate for customer
    • Take inventory on a customer’s vehicle
  • Demonstrate knowledge of customer safety
    • Define customer Safety in the repair shop
    • State the importance of customer safety
    • State the purpose of signage in the auto body shop to a customer
    • State the categories of signage
    • State the type of signage’s in the workshop
Estimating Repair Costs
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Repair Estimate
    • Explain repair estimate
    • State the purpose of business insurance use in the auto body industry
    • State the purpose of Vehicle damage estimate
    • State the sequence for evaluating vehicle damage
    • State the requirement for an estimate
    • State the method of determining the repairability of a damaged vehicle
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Estimation in the Auto Body Repair Shop
    • State the use of industrial estimating guide to create an estimate
    • State equipment used in Auto Body Repair estimation
    • Describe how to prepare an accurate estimate using handwritten and computer-based
    • State the Advantages of Computer Based Estimation System
  • Demonstrate skills in using estimating guide
    • Identify Vehicle make and Model
    • Identify damage parts
    • Prepare a final estimate
    • Prepare a job order
Passenger Compartment Service
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Vehicle Interior Services
    • State the major parts in the passenger compartment
    • State interior parts and panels that are often damaged in a major collision
    • Identify interior trims
    • State the purpose of interior trim panels
    • State the purpose of Headliner assembly
    • State the tools use in interior services
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Fasteners
    • State the type of fasteners commonly use on interior trims
    • State the advantages of plastic fasteners over and screws in fixing vehicle interior trims
    • State the importance of Fasteners
    • State the common types of screw heads us for interior fasteners
  • Demonstrate skills in Trim service
    • Perform removal of head liner using appropriate tools
    • Perform removal and installation of centre pillar trim using appropriate tools and equipment
    • Install and adjust driver seat as observing electric safety precautions
    • Perform Removal and installation of driver door panel trim
    • Adhere to safety precaution and regulations
Vehicle Safety System and Operation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Vehicle Interior Services
    • Explain Vehicle Restraint system
    • State the purpose of vehicle restraint system
    • State the type of restraint systems in the vehicle
    • Identify restrains in the vehicle
    • Explain passive restraint system
  • Demonstrate knowledge of active restraint
    • Explain active restraint
    • State the types of active restraint
    • State the function of each type
    • Identify the areas where each is installed
  • Demonstrate skills in safety system
    • Perform bumper sensor installation
    • Perform windscreen sensor installation
    • Removal of hub traction control sensor wire
    • Perform removal of damage airbag and replace new one
    • Perform seatbelt removal and replacement
    • Perform curtain airbag replacement
Paint Problems and Detailing
  • Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle paint problems
    • Identify types of paint problem
    • Explain causes of each paint problem
    • Outline remedies to solve each paint problem
  • Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle detailing
    • Explain detailing
    • State the materials used in detailing
    • Outline the purpose of detailing
    • Outline the procedures of detailing
    • State the equipment uses in detailing
    • Explain paint imperfection check
  • Demonstrate skill in paint problems solving
    • Locate paint defects
    • Perform wet sanding of flaws in new paint
    • Remove orange peel
    • Remove fisheye paint problem
    • Perform compound polishing
    • Adhere to safety
Workshop Layout
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Workshop Layout
    • Explain Workshop layout
    • Explain types of workshop layout
    • Outline the purpose of layout in the workshop
    • State the consequences of poor Workshop layout
  • Demonstrate knowledge of product layout
    • Explain product layout
    • State the difference between workshop layout and product layout
    • State the importance of product lay out in the automotive workshop
    • State the advantages of product layout
    • State the disadvantage of product layout
  • Demonstrate Skill in layout Drawing
    • Select Materials for drawing a layout
    • Draw a simple workshop layout focusing on a specific service
    • Draw a Product layout plan
Basic Air Conditioning
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Basic Air Conditioning
    • Explain an air conditioning system
    • Identify the units of an air conditioning system
    • Explain the function of each unit
    • State the importance of air condition in the vehicle
    • Explain recirculation system
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of air condition Layout
    • State the location of the various air conditioning components in the vehicle
    • State the purpose of the air condition cabin air filter (A/C Filter)
    • State basic tools use for air conditioner servicing
    • Identify the types of refrigerants use in air conditioning
  • Demonstrate Skill in Refrigerant recovery
    • Select equipment for refrigerant recovery
    • Select tools for refrigerant recovery
    • Recover refrigerant from vehicle
    • Adhere to environmental safety
Vehicle Door Glass Service
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Vehicle door glass
    • Explain vehicle door glass
    • Explain the purpose of vehicle door glass
    • State the characteristics of a door glass
    • The process for removing and installing glass in a vehicle door
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of glass installation and control
    • State the type of adhesives use to attach window glass in a channel
    • Explain why Frame door require the least glass adjustment
    • State the type of lubricants use to lubricate glass window channels
    • Explain how to lubricate channels
    • Explain air and water leak test on window glass
    • Explain why door glass should be in the downward position after windscreen replacement
  • Demonstrate Skill in glass installation and testing
    • Select tools for glass installation
    • Select appropriate material for glass installation
    • Install door glass and test for leaks
    • Adhere to safety using chemical spray
Major Body and Frame Repairs
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Damage body and frames
    • Explain how impact force is transmitted through full frame of the vehicle
    • Explain How impact force is transmitted through unibody frame construction
    • Explain how to visually determine the extent of impact damage on the vehicle
    • Explain how frames are design to absorb shock during impact
    • State the type of damage on full frames
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Frame Measurement
    • Explain Datum plane reference
    • State the importance of datum plane reference in vehicle frame re-alignment
    • State types of measuring equipment use for frame damage repair
    • Explain the use of each measuring instrument
  • Demonstrate Skill in Vehicle frame Measurement and Repairs
    • Select Tools for frame straightening
    • Select equipment for frame measurement and repairs
    • Perform frame measurement
    • Straighten a damage frame
    • Adhere to workshop safety
Unibody and Frame Realignment
  • Demonstrate Skill in Unitized frame anchoring
    • Select tools for frame anchoring
    • Select equipment for anchoring a frame
    • Anchor vehicle to the align
    • Adhere to safety
  • Demonstrate Skill in Sub Frame Re- alignment
    • Select tools for damage rear side rail re-alignment
    • Select Equipment for rear side rail re-alignment
    • Visually locate and identify nature of damage
    • Perform rear side rail installation and re-alignment
    • Adhere to safety
  • Demonstrate Skill in Front section Replacement
    • Select tools for front Section replacement
    • Select equipment for front Section replacement
    • Check section for re-alignment
    • Perform weld
    • Adhere to safety
Vehicle Suspension System
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Vehicle suspension Design
    • Explain vehicle suspension system
    • Identify the classification of vehicle suspension system
    • Explain the function of the two classification of suspension system design
    • State the advantages of both suspension classifications
    • State the disadvantages of both suspension classifications
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Independent front Suspension System
    • Identify the various parts of an independent front suspension
    • State the function of the parts
    • State the types of independent suspension system
  • Demonstrate Skill in Removing the Front suspension system
    • Select tools for front suspension removal
    • Remove front suspension system
    • Adhere to Safety precautions
Colour Matching
  • Demonstrate knowledge of colour matching 1
    • Explain colour theory
    • Explain how colour theory relates to matching paint colours
    • Explain the following painting terminology
    • Explain colour matching
    • State the various colours matching procedures
    • State the benefits of colour matching techniques
  • Demonstrate knowledge of colour matching techniques
    • State the tools and materials use in colour matching
    • State the factors that leads to colour mismatch
    • Explain how to darken or brighten a colour by adjusting paint application process
    • Explain how tinters are used to mix and match colours
    • Explain why it is difficult to match metallic paints colours
    • Explain how paint booth temperature, humidity, and ventilation affects metallic paint shades
  • Demonstrate Skill in Paint Matching
    • Explain how to tint a paint to achieve a blendable colour match
    • Select tools and materials for paint matching
    • Mix and match paints
    • Adhere to chemical safety
Vehicle Surface Preparation
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of evaluating Vehicle surface conditions
    • Explain surface preparation of vehicle
    • State the tools use for surface preparation
    • State the stages for car surface preparation
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of vehicle Paint Removal
    • Explain what a paint removal is
    • State type of paint removal processes
    • Explain how grinding can thin a metal
    • Explain the advantage of chemical paint removal for stripping old paints
  • Demonstrate Skill in old paint removal from vehicle surface
    • Select appropriate tools for blasting paint from a substrate
    • Select Materials for paint blasting
    • Blast old paint from a surface
Advance Welding
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Defects
    • Explain welding defect
    • Identify types of weld defects
    • Explain the causes of the weld defects
    • Explain various weld defect remedies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of welding techniques
    • Explain welding technique
    • Identify types of welding techniques
    • State the advantages of each welding technique
    • Identify joints that demand various weld techniques
    • Explain weld penetration
    • State the importance of penetration in welding technique
  • Demonstrate knowledge of weld distortion
    • Explain distortion in welding
    • Explain the types of distortion
    • Explain the Causes of weld distortions
    • Explain method to minimize weld distortion
  • Demonstrate skill in welding
    • Select tools and Equipment to create weld with “C, weave and figure 8 technique”
    • Select materials for weld
    • Perform Butt weld
    • Perform fillet weld
    • Perform Skip weld
    • Adhere to safety precautions
Engineering Drawing II
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Engineering Drawing
    • Explain the following terms in assembling component parts
    • Explain dimension drawing
    • Explain different type of fits
    • Explain a section view
    • State the types of sectional views
  • Demonstrate Skill in sectioning
    • Draw Sectional views of a pulley block
    • Draw sectional views of hollow cylinder
    • Draw sectional views of a connecting rod
    • Draw sectional views of pillow block
  • Demonstrate Skills in Assembly drawing
    • Prepare assembly drawings from component parts
    • Draw a detailed bench vice
    • Draw a ladder frame and name the various parts
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of forces
    • Explain forces as Vector quantities
    • Explain the various forces and their effects on a beam
    • Explain the magnitude forces in frame members
Fitting Methods
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Fittings
    • Explain fittings in auto body repair
    • Outline the methods of fittings
    • State the importance of fittings
    • Explain the effect of improper fittings
  • Demonstrate knowledge of deck lid fitting adjustments
    • Explain deck lid fittings adjustment
    • State the importance of deck lid fittings
    • State the effect of improper deck lid fittings
    • State the procedures for fixing deck lid
  • Demonstrate skills in deck lid fittings
    • Select the appropriate tools
    • Select the appropriate materials and parts
    • Perform deck lid setting
    • Adhere to safety
Work Planning
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Work Process Planning
    • Explain work planning
    • Explain processes involve in work planning
    • Outline Importance of work planning in the repair shop
    • Differentiate between the following processes
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Quality inspection
    • Explain Quality control (QC)
    • Explain the aims of Quality control
    • Explains the various quality control costs
  • Demonstrate Skills in repair plan
    • Open a job card for a client
    • Request repair parts from store
    • Assign a job to a technician
    • Monitor work progress
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