Mississippi Curriculum Framework for Automotive Body Repair (Program CIP: 47.0603--Auto/Automotive Body Repairer). Secondary Programs.

This document, which reflects Mississippi's statutory requirement that instructional programs be based on core curricula and performance-based assessment, contains outlines of the instructional units required in local instructional management plans and daily lesson plans for automotive body repair I and II. Presented first are a program description and course outlines. Section I contains curriculum frameworks for both courses, and section II contains outlines of the instructional units required in each course. The six units of the first course cover the following topics: (1) introduction and safety; (2) basic tool usage and safety; (3) body and frame construction components; (4) principles of welding; (5) basic sheet metal repair; and (6) preparing for finishing. The six units of the second course cover these additional topics: (1) safety review; (2) hardware, glass, fasteners, and trim; (3) body and frame construction; (4) welding and cutting applications; (5) major damage repair; and (6) refinishing and detailing. Each unit includes suggested time on tasks, competencies and objectives, teaching strategies, assessment strategies, and resources. Recommended tools and equipment are listed in section III. Appended are lists of related academic topics and workplace skills for the 21st century and student competency profiles for both courses. (KC)