ACRP 1C - Major Collision Analysis and Repair

8 units
3 hours lecture, 15 hours lab
Prerequisite: ACRP 1A or ACRP 4A with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course provides instruction in full frame and unibody vehicle construction and damage types, locating and analyzing direct and indirect damage, planning a pull, setting up and using a frame rack with and without computerized measuring systems, and replacing structural parts and panels with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welders (STRSW). The topics of vehicle sectioning, structural glass, suspension components, front-end alignment, and damage estimating are also covered. This course contains Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Professional Development Program curriculum.