Street Rod Technologies
Certificate Program - Courses
- basic panel restoration
- metal identification
- welding
- sheet metal shaping
- advanced body construction metal shaping
- preparation for undercoats
- spray gun operation
- top coats
- custom painting and effects
- undercoats
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SR | 101 | Introduction to the Trade | 3 | |||
This course is designed to teach the student about specialty vehicle industry terminology, the types of restoration projects and the tools needed to complete a project. The focus is on understanding the types of vehicles and the categories of restoration projects. The history of the automobile and motorized vehicles and the evolution of the industry are discussed. The student learns the types of equipment and tools required to complete a restoration or customization project. This is an introduction to the operation and uses of tools specific to this type of work. Prerequisites: none | ||||||
SR | 102 | Frames, Suspension, and Drivetrains | 3 | |||
Students learn about the design, geometry and manufacturing processes involved in the chassis of a vehicle and how upgrades can affect drivability and safety. Provincial and Canadian laws governing vehicle modifications are discussed. Students learn suspension and steering systems and wheel alignment angles. We discuss suspension installations and upgrades applicable to the industry and how these modifications can affect the handling characteristics of the vehicle. Students learn the basics of braking systems and the common upgrades performed in this industry. Prerequisites: none | ||||||
SR | 103 | Panel Repair | 3 | |||
Students learn to analyze damage and proper methods of repair as it pertains to the restoration industry and that communication of intentions for the project are very clear from the start of the work being done. Students learn the identification of substrates and develop strategies for repair. Students become familiar with the processes involved in creating moulds and plugs to develop composite body parts, and the repair of composite materials. Safety is of the highest concern when learning these processes.
Core topics--basic panel restoration and composites. Prerequisites: SR101 & SR102 Proposed Outcomes:
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SR | 104 | Welding | 3 | |||
Students become familiar with metal composition; fill rod choices, effects of heat on materials, and welding processes related to the industry. The restoration industry requires the technician to perform multiple welding methods on a large variety of metals. The welding techniques are specifically related to very thin metals and working with very old metals with oxidation issues. The student learns to identify the materials that are to be welded and select the correct method and procedures required to weld the materials. The student practices welding with oxy-fuel, MIG, and TIG on mild steels, aluminium, and stainless steels. Prerequisites: SR101, SR102, & SR103
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SR | 105 | Basic Sheet Metal | 3 | |||
Students learn to identify panel design, learn the difference between shape and curves or bends, and design a process to recreate the panel in new sheet metal. Students have an opportunity to develop skills using sheet metal breaks, rollers, bead tools, and various hand tools for shaping sheet metal. Simple body modifications are covered in this section. This section is high lab time and takes a hands on approach to developing skills related to sheet metal shaping equipment and processes.
Core topic--shaping sheet metal. Prerequisites: SR101, SR102, SR103, & SR104 Proposed outcomes:
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SR | 106 | Advanced Sheet Metal | 3 | |||
Students learn and practice sheet metal shaping techniques, patterning, and panel replacement. Advanced body modifications are identified and discussed as well as how specific body modifications apply to specific genre of vehicle or style. Students practice operation of advanced sheet metal equipment such as brakes, power hammers, bead rollers, and planishing hammers. Students start planning and performing restoration or modification processes on project vehicles. Prerequisites: SR1010, SR102, SR103, SR104, & SR105
Core topics--advanced body construction metal shaping
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SR | 107 | Body Assembly | 3 | |||
Students learn and practice assembling, pre-fitting, adjusting, and modifying hinged panels to meet showroom standards. Students become familiar with remote operated hinged panel opening systems, and common industry hinged modifications. Students learn to identify structural issues based on panel alignment. Assessing vehicle body issues and creating a plan for repair. Prerequisites: SR101, SR102, SR103, SR104, SR105, & SR106
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SR | 108 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 3 | |||
Students learn the fundamentals of electricity and how it applies to the automotive industry. Student become familiar with standard practices when diagnosing and repairing electrical and computer controlled systems. Designing electrical systems to meet DOT safety regulations are discussed. Prerequisites: SR101, SR102, SR103, SR104, SR105, SR106, & SR107
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SR | 109 | Preparing for Paints | 3 | |||
Students learn and practice all processes involved in preparing a panel for primers and paint. Students become familiar with the types of product available and their applications as per industry standards. This course includes substrate preparation, sanding procedures, primers, and paint. Students have the opportunity to learn operation of industry standard paint spraying equipment in a state of the art paint booth. All safety procedures are to be followed and practiced when applying product. Prerequisites: SR101, SR102, SR103, SR104, SR105, SR106, SR107, & SR108
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SR | 110 | Top Coats | 3 | |||
Students learn colour identification and mixing procedures. Technical aspects of specific paint types are discussed. Custom paint techniques are discussed, researched, and practiced by the student in the labs. Students become familiar with paint themes based on vehicle genre that become industry standards. Prerequisites: none |
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