ACRT 156 Estimating/Shop Management

4 credits

This course focuses on learning how to estimate the cost to repair damage using the estimating systems found in the industry. It also covers technology and procedures used to manage a shop.

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, and TRAN 125, or instructor permission.

Corequisites: ACRT 145, ACRT 245, ACRT 245, or instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Spring

Global Outcomes:

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Create an electronic estimate
Order parts used for repair
Interact with sublet relationships
Track and maintain equipment, tools, and supplies
Implement basic lean processing techniques
Interact professionally with customers
Interact professionally with insurance companies
List the different types of jobs available in the industry
Create and maintain a safe & efficient shop
Follow general shop, material, and personal safety procedures
Read and interpret Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Correctly label hazardous materials
Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety procedures

Total Hours: 70 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60