Types and construction
State the two major types of Battery.
Explain the difference in construction between the two.
Uses of battery
Students should be able to state the , uses of Battery.
Concept of battery
Define what a Battery is.
Identify a Battery
Distinguish between Vehicle Battery and other Batteries.
Auto-body Shop Business
Students should be able to;
identify the best site to locate the shop.
list factors that influences the design of Auto body repair shop.
select theminimum tool and equipment required for the shop.
determine the minimum office equipment required
Metallic Paint
Students should be able to;
identify the two variables when applying metallic paint
master the metallic paint spray techniques
determine which drying process is most appropriate
Matching Colour
Students should be able to;
determine the original factory colour and list colour used on auto-body
State guides that aid selecting matched colours.
Types of Matching Paints
Students should be able to;
Identify the factory paint on the auto-body.
Identify and determine which color to be used.
Matched paints colour to obtain new colour
Types of Paints
Students should be able to;
Identify paints to be used on aut-obody.
Identify and interpret manufacturers paint code.
Identify special paint used on car body
State reasons for using special paint on car body
Auto-body Panel Adjustment
Students should be able to:
State reasons for auto-body panel adjustment
List operations to be carried out during body panel adjustment
Carryout adjustment on front fender, door, deck lid, etc.
Plastic Repair
Students should be able to:
State and identify types of plastic resins
Carry out repair on plastic parts by welding.
Repair fibre glass panel
Aluminium Panel Repair
Students should be able to:
list steps for aluminium panel repair.
repair and align damaged aluminium panels.
repair aluminium deck lid oxyacetylene welding torch.
Maintenance of Machines
Students should be able to:
define maintenance
state reasons for maintaining machine in the workshop
define different types of maintenance.
state advantages and disadvantages of maintaining a machine
determine when to carryout maintenance
Machines
Students should be able to:
define what is a machine
State advantages and disadvantages of machines.
identify and state uses of machines in auto-body repair workshop.
.0perate the machines according to manufacturer’s specifications.
observe safety rules in using machines
Safety Regulation-Factory acts [Government Regulation]
Students should be able to:
state hazardous waste acts.
Dispose and recycle hazardous waste.
Identify best hazardous containers
Surface Preparations
Students should be. able to:
determine extent of work to be done
determine the techniques involved to carryout the work
carry out surface preparation of unpainted panel surfaces.
carry out surface preparation of painted panel surface;
determine the quality of the work
carry out sealing and painting.
Spray Gun
Students should be able to:
Identify spray gun;
state two basic types of spray gun;
identify spray gun parts;
list the precautions to be observed when using spray gun;
carry out Simple maintenance.
Removal and Replacement of Auto-body Sub Assemblies and Components
Students should be able to:
determine the best method of removing and replacement of damaged auto body components.
interpret the manufacturer’s manual as it relates to a particular vehicle.
dismantle and assemble auto body subassembly components.
list tools used in loosing and tightening auto body components .
Major Auto-body Repair Work
Students should be able to:
list main auto body sections;
state types of auto body.
state basic alignment principles;
carry out damaged vehicle alignment;
fit adhesive to replace door panel; minor repair;
determine when to cut quarter panel sectioning and light weight panels.
Minor Auto-body Repair
Students should be able to:
list basic straightening methods;
identify tools used when carrying out minor repair;
identify minor repair;
carry out minor body repair.
Care and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment
Students should be able to:
identify faulty spray gun.
replace leaking spray gun parts.
identify cleaning agents.
clean the nozzle of the spray gun.