CT 130 - Collision Technology Internship 1

Credit Hours: 1

This work experience will provide opportunities to apply the knowledge and practice the skills that were gained in CT 100, CT 110, CT 120, and CT 150 within a registered Collision repair facility. Students will log their experiences and receive feedback from their mentors, managers, and instructors.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

explain the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing collision repairs;
explain the Right-To-Know laws;
safely use the shop equipment, lifts, floor jacks, and tools used in the shop;
perform general maintenance and upkeep on all tools and equipment;
practice vehicle safety before, during, and after repairs;
analyze and estimate collision damage;
properly complete both manual and computerized damage estimates;
transfer the damage to the vehicle to establish a repair plan;
locate and mark the vehicles’ related, unrelated, and hidden/supplemental damage using the Color-coded Marking system; and
document and photograph the damage using an estimating software app.

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