Northland Community and Technical College · Courses
AUBO
18 courses with the subject AUBO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AUBO 1100Intro to Auto Body 2/0/02
This course is the study of occupational safety, shop operation procedures, power and hand tool use, shop equipment applications, fasteners, measuring instruments, service literature and general service knowledge and skills. Prerequisite(s): None
This course teaches students sheet metal repair processes used for minor auto body repairs. Instruction includes the use of tools and auto body industry equipment. Students also learn skills of body filler/fiberglass repair along with corrosion protection. Environmental standards will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers the identification and safe repair of interior/exterior automotive plastics and overall refinishing techniques for plastic surfaces. Prerequisite(s): None
This course is a lab course in which students will build proficiency in basic auto body skills achieved in prior courses. Welding, sheet metal repair, corrosion protection, rust repair, body filler and fiberglass repair will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite: AUBO1131
This course is a lab course in which students will build proficiency in auto body skills of refinishing, corrosion protection, rust repair, moveable glass repair, and welding. Prerequisite(s): AUBO1113
This course teaches surface preparation for spot reapirs, blending techniques, overall refinishing, paint mixing, and color matching. This course will also cover buffing procedures, pinstriping, and vehicle reconditioning for customer delivery. Prerequisite(s): None
This course teaches students safe procedures for the removal, replacement and repair of movable glass. It also covers the application of various methods of attachments on auto body trim and hardware. Prerequisite(s):
This course introduces the student to welding safety, welding, and cutting fundamentals. The course provides the theory of welding and the training to develop the necessary skills to cut and weld materials in a variety of positions using various methods. Prerequisite(s): None
This course is a lab course in which students will build proficiency in welding skills and also introduces aluminum welding. Prerequisite(s): AUBO1131 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 69
This course teaches students safe repair of unitized and conventional frame vehicles. Instruction will include tie down and clamping techniques, measuring and clamping procedures to repair damage. Stationary glass removal and replacement are taught. Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Auto Body Collision Technology.
This course is a lab course in which students build proficiency in their auto body repair skills. Content for this lab is chosen from among the skills already gained in other courses. Emphasis in the course is on major collision repair. Students will also be expected to exhibit attitudes and work habits that employers expect of their employees. Prerequisite(s): AUBO2205
This course is a lab course in which students will build proficiency in their auto body skills. Content for this lab is chosen from among the skills already gained in other courses. Emphasis in this course is on unibody and frame repair. Students will also be expected to exhibit the attitudes and work habits that employers expect of their employees. Prerequisite(s): AUBO1132
This course teaches proper autobody shop management procedures and collision damage estimating, utilizing both collision manuals and computer estimation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Auto Body Collision Technology.
This course provides a work-place like setting for students to refine their knowledge and skills with the materials, methods, and refinishing techniques used in the repair and restoration of damaged automobile bodies. The students will also practice proper procedures for repair and refinishing, as well as use manufacturers' manuals and parts catalogues to estimate and repair damage to vehicles and maintain accurate records of completed auto body work. Emphasis will be placed on time management skills and attitudes expected in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Auto Body Collision Technology.
This course provides a work-place setting for students to further refine their auto body repair skills. Students will complete service work as if in a professional auto body shop, and the emphasis will be on auto body and frame repairs frequently requested in a modern body shop. Speed and quality work against the time clock and flat rate shop conditions will be simulated as much as possible. Students will also be expected to exhibit the attitudes and work habits that are expected in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Auto Body Collision Technology.
This course covers the replacement of damaged panels using current industry procedures. Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Auto Body Collision Technology.