Bollman Technology Education Center in the Adams-12 school district partners with Aims to offer students the opportunity to earn CTE college credits while in high school. Students can take a variety of CTE automotive collision and repair courses taught by Aims instructors to get an affordable jump start on their automotive career.
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ACT 1022 - Panel Repair and Replacements
Covers straightening techniques including tension pulls/stress relief, metal finishing, metal shrinking, and use of fillers. Emphasizes the identification, handling, and replacement of parts such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts, and accessories. Training covers the use of adhesives, sound deadeners and welding methods performed during repairs. Course is not repeatable for credit. Differential tuition rates apply
ACT 1001 with a grade of "C" or better.
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ACT 1044 - Refinishing I
Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of automotive paint systems. Course includes locating color codes, mixing formulas, matching, and selections of materials. Proper paint gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques. Course is not repeatable for credit. Differential tuition rates apply
ACT 1042 and ACT 1043 with grades of "C" or better
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ACT 1051 - Plastics and Adhesives I
Designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components and choosing adhesives using the latest manufacturer repair techniques. Course is not repeatable for credit. Differential tuition rates apply
ACT 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
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ACT 1043 - Spray Equipment Operation
Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun operations. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply
ACT 1042 with a grade of "C" or better
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ACT 1001 - Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology
Provides an orientation to the automotive collision repair industry which includes an overview of job possibilities and various types of automobile construction. This course covers names, uses, and maintenance procedures for a variety of tools and equipment with a focus on general collision repair and refinishing, shop safety procedures with an emphasis on personal and environmental safety issues, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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ACT 1044 - Refinishing I
Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of automotive paint systems. Course includes locating color codes, mixing formulas, matching, and selections of materials. Proper paint gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques. Course is not repeatable for credit. Differential tuition rates apply
ACT 1042 and ACT 1043 with grades of "C" or better
Credits
ACT 1042 - Surface Preparation I
Performs surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare materials, and priming. The application of primers includes rationale and use of colored primers and sealers. In addition, the course will cover spot-priming for repaired areas. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply
ACT 1041 with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits
ACT 1043 - Spray Equipment Operation
Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun operations. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply
ACT 1042 with a grade of "C" or better