Auto Collision Standards and Skills

1. Perform correct use of various tools and hardware, including different types of fasteners, clips, retainers, rivets, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, sockets, and ratchets.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of cutting, filing, threading, hammering, and pneumatic and electric powered tools according to OSHA standards.
3. Identify commonly used fasteners and related hardware.
4. Identify Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and metric threaded fasteners.
5. Identify commonly used nuts and washers.
6. Identify, describe, and use commonly used clips and retainers.
7. Identify push type clips.
8. Identify threaded type retainers.
9. Identify commonly used rivets.
10. Identify self-piercing rivets.
11. Demonstrate use of common measuring tools.
12. Demonstrate and explain proper use of low precision measuring tools (steel ruler, tape measure).
13. Demonstrate and explain the use of a Phillips screwdriver according to current industry and OSHA standards.
14. Demonstrate and explain the use of a flat screwdriver according to current industry and OSHA standards.
15. Demonstrate and explain the use of a Torx screwdriver according to current industry and OSHA standards.
16. Describe and demonstrate the use of various types of pliers according to current industry and OSHA standards.
17. Demonstrate and explain the use of locking type pliers according to current industry and OSHA standards.
18. Demonstrate and explain the use of channel type pliers according to current industry and OSHA standards.
19. Demonstrate and explain the use of cutting pliers according to current industry and OSHA standards.
20. Demonstrate and explain the use of needle nose pliers according to current industry and OSHA standards.
21. Describe and demonstrate the use of various types of wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
22. Demonstrate and explain the use of open-end wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
23. Demonstrate and explain the use of combination wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
24. Demonstrate and explain the use of ratcheting type wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
25. Demonstrate and explain the use of torque wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
26. Demonstrate and explain the use of boxed wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
27. Demonstrate and explain the use of Allen type wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
28. Demonstrate and explain the use of tubing wrenches according to current industry and OSHA standards.
29. Describe and demonstrate the use of various types of hammering tools.
30. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of the different types of hammers.
31. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of the different types of dollies.
32. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of the different types of punches.
33. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of the different types of chisels.
34. Describe and demonstrate the use of various types of sockets and ratchets.
35. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of socket drive sizes.
36. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of socket point types.
37. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of ratchets and breaker bars.
38. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of extensions and swivels.
39. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of impact sockets.
40. Describe and demonstrate the use of various types of cutting, filing, and threading tools.
41. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of various types of files.
42. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of different types of hacksaws.
43. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of various types of thread cutting taps.
44. Demonstrate the use and knowledge of various types of thread cutting dies.
45. Demonstrate and explain the use of various commonly used pneumatic or electric powered tools.
46. Demonstrate and explain the use of commonly used sanders.
47. Demonstrate and explain the use of commonly used grinders.
48. Demonstrate and explain the use of commonly used buffers.
49. Demonstrate and explain the use of commonly used air ratchets and impact guns.
50. Demonstrate and explain the use of commonly used cutting tools.
51. Demonstrate and explain the use of High-Volume, Low Pressure (HVLP) and compliant spray guns.
52. Demonstrate and explain the use of blow guns.

Skills:

1. Develop a hand-written or electronic damage report, including a record of old/unrelated damage.
2. Review damage report and analyze damage to determine appropriate methods for area to be repaired.
3. Develop and execute a repair plan.
4. Identify paint code according to vehicle manufacturer’s location.
5. Generate a cost estimate using various methods and reports.
6. Identify the extent of damage to structural steel and body panels.
7. Safely set up measuring equipment, including 3-D electronic measuring systems.
8. Determine the need for adhesive, rivet, or weld bonding to repair damage.
9. Soap and water wash entire vehicle; use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminants from those areas to be repaired.
10. Wash entire vehicle with appropriate cleaning materials.
11. Perform pre- post-scans; discuss recalibration procedures.

Skills:

1. Overhaul door and bumper assembly according to factory specifications.
2. Prepare panel to perform adhesive, airless welding, and nitrogen weld repairs.
3. Repair cosmetic damage, including body filler, corrosion protection, and repaint.
4. Inspect, remove, and store exterior trim and moldings.
5. Apply decals, transfers, tapes, and pinstripes.
6. Reassemble vehicle and perform final inspection to ensure all items on the repair order were completed.
7. Remove, install, and adjust bolts on exterior body panels.
8. Adjust panel gaps to factory specifications.
9. Set hardware to recommended torque specifications.
10. Overhaul bumper assembly.
11. Overhaul door assembly.
12. Inspect, remove, and store exterior trim and moldings.
13. Repair cosmetic damage on an exterior panel cosmetic repair.
14. Straighten and rough-out contours of damaged panel to a surface condition for body filling or metal finishing using power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pull attachments (for steel and aluminum).
15. Remove paint from the damaged area of a body panel.
16. Demonstrate hammer and dolly techniques.
17. Mix and apply body filler.
18. Sand body filler to match the contour of the vehicle.
19. Featheredge broken areas with designated grits of sandpaper to prepare for primer.
20. Restore corrosion protection.
21. Perform Paintless Dent Repair (PDR).
22. Identify the types of plastics used in vehicles and determine their reparability per OEM recommendations.
23. Explain plastic repair using product manufacturer’s recommendations.
24. Prepare panel to perform an adhesive repair per product manufacturer’s recommendation.
25. Prepare panel to perform an airless welding repair.
26. Prepare panel to perform a nitrogen weld repair.
27. Reassemble and perform Final inspection.
28. Inspect vehicle to ensure all items on the repair order were performed.
29. Apply decals, transfers, tapes, pinstripes.

Skills:

1. Identify weldable and non-weldable materials, joint types, and types of welds.
2. Prepare metal and welding area and set up welding equipment.
   
3. Adjust a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder for a proper weld.
4. Perform a destructive test and squeeze type resistance spot weld.
5. Identify weldable and non-weldable materials used in collision repair.
6. Weld and cut mild steel, and high-strength steel, aluminum, and other metals using manufacturer/industry specification.
7. Identify cutting and welding processes and equipment used for different materials and locations in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and specification.
8. Determine the type of cutting process for the type of metal to manufacturer`s specification.
9. Determine the joint type (butt weld with backing, lap, etc.) for each specific welding operation according to manufacturer’s specification.
10. Determine the type of weld (continuous, butt weld with backing plug, etc.) for each specific welding operation according to manufacturer and industry specifications.
11. Explain the following welds: continuous, stitch, tack, plug, squeeze-type resistant spot welding (STRSW), butt weld, butt weld with backing and lap joints.
12. Set up welding equipment.
13. Determine the appropriate welder type (aluminum, steel, or +silicon bronze), electrode, wire type, diameter, drive roll tension, and gas to be used in a specific welding situation.
14. Adjust the welder to “tune” for proper electrode stick-out, voltage, polarity, flowrate, and wire-feed required for the material being welded.
15. Determine work clamp (ground) location and attach.
16. Prep metal and work area for welding and make test welds.
17. Prep metal and work area for welding and complete test welds.
18. Clean and prepare metal to be welded, assure good metal fit-up, apply weld-through primer if necessary, and clamp as required.
19. Protect adjacent panels, glass, vehicle interior, etc., from welding and cutting operations.
20. Protect computers and other electronic control modules during welding procedures according to manufacturer`s specifications.
21. Make test welds to ensure proper welder tuning.
22. Make test welds and perform a destructive test.
23. Weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead position using the proper angle of the gun to the joint and direction gun travel and perform a destructive test.
24. Explain the following welds: continuous, stitch, tack, plug, Squeeze-Type Resistant Spot Welding (STRSW), butt weld, butt-weld with backing, and lap joints and perform a destructive test.
25. Weld cracked or torn steel body panels; repair broken welds.
26. Identify welding problems.
27. Identify the causes of burn-through, lack of penetration, porosity, incomplete fusion, excessive spatter, distortion, and waviness of bead and make necessary adjustments.
28. Identify cause of contact tip burn-back and failure of wire to feed and make necessary adjustments.

1. Set-up and measure structural damage using the appropriate measuring devices.
2. Attach vehicle to frame equipment using anchoring devices.
3. Demonstrate and explain use of self-centering, and tram gauge.
4. Analyze unibody or full frame dimensions using appropriate measuring devices per measuring system specifications.
5. Determine the extent of damage to structural steel and body panels to repair or replace panels.
6. Demonstrate and explain the use of adhesive bonding in vehicle repair.
7. Demonstrate and explain weld bonding and rivet bonding.

Skills:

1. Identify and explain common suspension and braking components.
2. Identify suspension system fasteners that should not be reused.
3. Reinstall wheel and torque lug nuts according to manufacturer’s specifications.
4. Identify and replace damaged or worn suspension components; align vehicle.
5. Identify heating and cooling system components.
6. Inspect heating and air conditioning systems.
7. Identify air conditioning (A/C) components.
8. Evacuate and recharge the air conditioning system.
9. Identify electrical systems components.
10. Inspect, clean, and charge or replace a battery.
11. Inspect, clean and repair or replace battery cables, connectors, and clamps.
12. Aim headlight assemblies and fog/driving lamps per manufacturer’s recommendations; determine needed repairs.
13. Check the operation of power or manual options in vehicles such as locks, windows, mirrors, etc.
14. Identify electric hybrid vehicles and disarm high voltage system per manufacturer’s recommendations.
15. Identify vehicle restraint systems.
16. Disable and enable restraints systems per manufacturer’s specifications.
17. Identify and describe Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

1. Protect interior and exterior of vehicle for both the repair and refinish process.
2. Sand a surface and apply primer, undercoat, and topcoat paint per manufacturer’s recommendations.
3. Blend and mix paint with the proper proportions and remove paint imperfections.
4. Cover, mask, and protect exterior and interior of vehicle for both repair and refinish process.
5. Identify and explain spray mask procedures.
6. Mask area for primer.
7. Identify and describe accurate liquid measuring procedures.
8. Explain and demonstrate the calculation of mixing ratios.
9. Explain and demonstrate the calculation of percentage.
10. Mix and apply undercoats per paint manufacturer’s recommendations.
11. Select, mix, and apply appropriate undercoat.
12. Dry or wet sand area to which topcoat will be applied.
13. Select appropriate grit sandpaper and apply sanding techniques.
14. Clean area to be refinished using cleaning solutions.
15. Select and use final cleaning solutions.
16. Explain and demonstrate procedures for blending a panel per paint manufacturer’s recommendations, current industry, and OSHA standards using product technical data sheets.
17. Determine paint color with variant decks, mix paint, and tint, if necessary, for a blendable match.
18. Demonstrate and explain procedures to make a spray out card and a letdown panel using a color corrective light to match the paint.
19. Blend basecoat into adjacent panel.
20. Explain and demonstrate procedures for overall panel refinishing per paint manufacturer’s recommendations, current industry, and OSHA standards using product technical data sheets.
21. Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface.
22. De-nib, buff, and polish finishes, where necessary, to remove imperfections such as runs, sags, orange peel, and dirt.
23. Identify, diagnose, and repair paint problems.
24. Identify blistering or lifting (i.e., raising of the paint surface) fisheyes (crater-like opening), solvent popping; determine the cause(s) and correct condition.
25. Identify sags and runs, dry spray, orange peel, and tape tracking in the paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.
26. Detail exterior of vehicle.
27. Demonstrate the use of cleaners and techniques to clean exteriors of vehicles following current industry and OSHA standards.
28. Wash and dry the exterior of vehicle with soap and water.
29. Inspect and remove environmental contaminants such as sap, road tar, etc.
30. Inspect and diagnose surface imperfections such as scratches, brake dust, oxidation, acid rain, etc.
31. Apply and remove wax or other UV protective coating using manufacturer’s recommendations.
32. Clean and restore conditioner to tires and rims.
33. Identify and remove/repair buffing related imperfections (i.e., swirl marks, wheel burns).
34. Remove buffing related imperfections.
35. Identify and remove/repair overspray conditions.
36. Detail Interior of vehicle.
37. Vacuum and shampoo upholstery and carpets.
38. Clean dirt, dust, and stains from interior door panels, dashboard, and other interior trim.
39. Clean and apply conditioner to leather components.
40. Clean interior and exterior glass.
41. Clean body openings with necessary cleaners.
42. Demonstrate the correct use of a pressure washer per manufacturer’s recommendations.
43. Demonstrate the correct use of a carpet extractor or steamer to remove stains per manufacturer’s recommendations.