Internship - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Instructor Information

Office Location

<p>ETCC-107E</p>

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:00AM -7:30AM

Monday,Wed. 12:00pm -1:00 pm

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

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Course

ABDR-2388-001 Internship - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Prerequisites

Course Description

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 144 contact hrs)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt or a shirt with the company logo that the student works for, to both class and lab. Pants will be respectable and wore properly, waist up around the waist.  Safety glasses are the responsibility of the student and will be worn at all times while in the shop/lab environment. Clean up materials will be supplied as needed. Special tools will be supplied as needed. Safety shoes/boots, with slip resistance soles. Steel toes not required. No regular tennis shoes allowed.

Tools are required to be brought to class by the student. Necessary tools and equipment are provided for in class use for assigned class and lab projects.

Tools are required for student employment during program and before graduation. Tool Purchase Opportunities with discounts at Mac, Snap-on and Western Equipment will be given and encouraged.

Cost for these tools and boxes average $1500.00 - $2000.00. You are responsible for purchasing these tools before graduation.

Required professional and safety attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.

 

This list will be required for all AUMT and DEMR classes

Required 

Optional 

Adjustable Wrenches - 6" and 12"

Chisel Set

Allen Wrench Set - Standard (.050" - 3/8")

Crowfoot Wrench Set - Metric

Allen Wrench Set - Metric (2mm - 7mm)

Crowfoot Wrench Set - Standard 

Combination Wrenches: Standard (1/4" - 1")

Hack Saw and blades

Combination Wrenches: Metric (7mm - 19mm)

Drill- 3/8" and 1/2" variable speed, reversible

16 oz. Ball Peen

Brass Soft Faced

Dead Blow

Rubber Mallet

Mallet Plastic Tip Sledge 2lb

Impact Wrenches - 3/8" and 1/2"

Flare Nut (tubing) Wrenches:                Standard 3/8" - 3/4" 

Hose Clamp Pliers

Flare Nut (tubing) Wrenches:                         Metric 10mm - 17mm

Locking Jaw Needle Nose

Penlight 

Punch Set

Inspection Mirror

External Set:                                                                     E-4, E-5, E-6, E-8, E-10, E-12, E-14, E16 Torx®

Pickup Tool - magnetic and claw type

Tamper Proof Set:

 T8, T10, T15, T20, T27, T30, T40, T45, T50, T55 

Plier Combinations 8”

Screw Extractor Set 

Side Cutters 6”

⅜ Drive Universal Joint

Slip Joint (Water Pump) 8”

1/4 Drive Universal Joint

Needle Nose Pliers 8”

1/2Drive Universal Joint

Wire Strippers and Crimpers 16-22AWG

Impact Sockets ⅜ drive: 

3/8" - 3/4" shallow

3/8" - 3/4" deep

Snap Ring Plier Set - internal and external

Impact Sockets ⅜ drive: 

10mm-19mm shallow

10mm-19mm deep

Screwdriver - Blade Type: Stubby 6", 9", 12"

1/2" Drive:  

 Impact Sockets Standard 7/16" - 1 1/8" Shallow

 Impact Sockets Standard 7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep

Screwdrivers - Phillips:                              Stubby #1, #2 6" #1, #2 12" #3

1/2" Drive:  

Impact Sockets 12mm - 32mm Shallow

Impact Sockets 12mm - 32mm Deep

Torx® Set: T-8, T-10, T-15, T-20, T-25, T-27, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-55 Torx® 

Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type: 

3/8" Drive in. lb. (30 - 250)

Standard Socket Set - 1/4" Drive:

 1/4" - 1/2" shallow 

1/4" - 1/2" Deep

Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type:

 3/8" Drive ft. lb. (5 - 75) 

Metric Socket Set - 1/4" Drive:

6mm - 12mm shallow

 6mm - 12mm Deep

Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type:

1/2" Drive ft. lb. (50 - 250) 

¼ drive: 3", 6" Extensions

Files - for steel and aluminum 

¼ drive: Ratchet

 

Socket Set - 3/8" Drive:

 5/16" - 3/4" Shallow

 3/8" - 3/4" Deep

Automotive Air Conditioning Gauge set

Socket Set - 3/8" Drive:

9mm - 19mm Shallow

 9mm - 19mm Deep

A/C probe type thermometer 

3/8" Drive:                                                                            3", 6", 12", 18" Extensions

 

3/8" Drive: Ratchet

 

 

 Socket Set - 1/2" Drive: 

7/16" - 1 1/8"Shallow 

7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep 

 

 

Socket Set - 1/2" Drive:  

10mm - 25mm Shallow

 10mm - 25mm Deep

 

1/2" Drive:   5", 10" Extensions 

 

 

1/2" Drive:  Ratchet

 

Vernier Caliper (Dial or Digital)

 

Tape Measure

 

Pry Bar Set 

 

Safety Glasses

 

Blowgun

 

Gasket scraper

 

Thickness Gauge Set

 

Automotive Digital Multimeter

 

Lockable Roll around Toolbox or Tool cart 

 

Closed Toe, Non-slip work shoes or boots

 

AC Automotive or Diesel  Logo Shirt

 

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Utilize specialized tools to diagnose or change parameters; read and interpret technical manuals; and identify and test sensors and actuator circuits.

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Maturity, honesty and respect is required and given.

As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner.

Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.

Students must come to class wearing the appropriate AC uniform shirt or a shirt with the company logo that the student works for.

Student MUST wear safety glasses in the shop/lab.

No cell phones are to be in use during class unless requested by instructor.

Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of instructor.

Students are expected to dress appropriately (shirts tucked in, no profanity on clothing, pants must be worn around the waist).

No head gear to be worn in building, except in shop, then must be worn appropriately.

No tobacco or e-vape use on campus.

Student will have the text book out following along with lecture and participating in the lecture and class.

Horseplay or unsafe behaviors will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and you will be given a zero for the day. 

Grading Criteria

 

20% daily attendance and participation

25% homework/assignments

15% tests

30% labs and task sheets

10% final exam all students must take the final

All students must take Final on campus to receive credit. Finals are the last week of the 8 weeks. Review and cleanup will be Monday and Tuesday of that week. Finals will be Wednesday and Thursday. If a student is at 70% or below they are required to go to mandatory tutoring.

  Grades Scored Between               Equals 

          90% and up                          A           

   80% and  Less Than  90%           B     

  70% and  Less Than  80%            C         

   60% and  Less Than  70%           D      

   0% and  Less Than  60%             F     

Attendance

 

Attendance

If a student misses 10% of total class time a letter grade will be deducted

Students must attend 80% of the scheduled class time or they will be asked to drop from the class or fail

Students arriving 15 or more minutes late or leaving 15 or more minutes early receive a 50% for the day, 4 lates equals a absent (This includes taking longer breaks than given)

All assignments have a Due date and will not be accepted after that date, unless it is done in tutoring with max of 80%

Students must wear AC logo or industry uniform shirt for class. Must have eye protection to enter the shop. Long hair must be put up.

 Students must sign themselves in and out. Students are not allowed to sign another student in or out.

Instructor holds the rights to add to the points or take points away, depending on student’s performance.

Calendar

This schedule is a tentative outline of times and test.  These dates are subject to change dependent on speed of individual classes and informational transition to students.  If you plan on missing any days of instruction, your instructor must be given this information in writing, or E-Mail.  Failure to follow these instructions forfeits the student’s ability to make up work test outside of the instructors permission. 

This class will meet depending the schedule of the students internship

 

Additional Information

Enrolling in this class will qualify the student for large Snap-on and MAC tool discounts on required tools for class and work. See instructor.

 Students are advised to have a job as a Diesel Technician helper at a local dealership or repair facility.

Syllabus Created on:

01/14/22 3:00 PM

Last Edited on:

01/14/22 3:00 PM