This two-year program covers all aspects of auto body repair from estimating to a complete paint job. Students learn to analyze different types of body damage and to restore vehicles to their original appearance. Students will be taught to weld, straighten a frame, repair fiberglass, use plastic filler, complete hand and power sanding, spray paint and replace movable glass. Students also are trained on a computerized paint mixing system to custom mix paint.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.
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The Nature of Technology |
Auto Body Technology and Society |
Design and Engineering in Auto Body Technology |
Applying Design Processes in Auto Body Technology |
Select and Apply Auto Body technology |
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Technology is a varied field of study. Students will examine the definition and applications of auto body technology. |
Technology is strong influence on society. Students will understand and describe the impacts of auto body technology. |
Resources are the raw materials of a technological system. Selecting and applying them toward an auto body technology solution is essential. |
Technology is a tool to assist in solving complex auto body technology problems. A systems approach is a framework to design solutions. |
The role of technology is diverse. Identifying the role of technology in auto body technology is essential to an improved understanding. |
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