| *State Approved Program of Study |
| PA100 |
Safety |
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| PA101 |
Follow general shop safety rules. |
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| PA102 |
Use of personal safety devices and clothing. |
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| PA103 |
Locate and identify fire extinguishers. |
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| PA104 |
Locate and operate emergency switches. |
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| PA105 |
Explain fire and tornado drill procedures. |
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| PA106 |
Demonstrate proper handling of hazardous materials. |
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| PA107 |
Follow proper chemical disposal techniques. |
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| PA108 |
Operate shop and spray area ventilation systems. |
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| PA109 |
Identify and follow rules for care and safe use of hand tools. |
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| PA110 |
Identify and demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools and equipment. |
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| PA111 |
Identify the proper methods and options for safely moving vehicles in the shop area. |
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| PA112 |
Identify information on Safety Data Sheets (SDS). |
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| PA113 |
Demonstrate the ability to secure vehicles on jack stands and/or hydraulic lifts. |
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| PA200 |
Vehicle Design and Construction |
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| PA201 |
Identify the differences between various vehicle construction types. |
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| PA202 |
Identify and describe structural and nonstructural panels of a unibody vehicle. |
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| PA203 |
Determine the various materials used in vehicle construction. |
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| PA300 |
Panel Replacement and Alignment |
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| PA301 |
Identify the principles of full or partial panel replacement (bonded, bolted, welded, or riveted). |
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| PA302 |
Remove, reinstall, and align bolt on panels. |
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| PA303 |
Remove and reinstall wheel/tire assembly. |
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| PA304 |
Aim headlights using mechanical aiming equipment. |
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| PA305 |
RESERVED |
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| PA400 |
Trim and Hardware |
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| PA401 |
RESERVED |
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| PA402 |
Determine types of fasteners. |
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| PA403 |
Remove and replace adhesive-held molding and trim. |
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| PA404 |
Remove and install seats. |
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| PA405 |
RESERVED |
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| PA406 |
Remove and install interior parts and hardware. |
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| PA407 |
Remove and install exterior parts and hardware. |
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| PA408 |
Remove and install exterior trim, moldings, and emblems. |
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| PA500 |
Metal Finishing |
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| PA501 |
Select proper metal straightening tools. |
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| PA502 |
Evaluate stretched metal for repair. |
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| PA503 |
Demonstrate weld-on nail gun to repair sheet metal. |
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| PA504 |
Repair metal to meet industry standards. |
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| PA505 |
Explain the characteristics of aluminum repair and tools required. |
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| PA600 |
Body Fillers |
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| PA601 |
Select correct body filler and tools. |
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| PA602 |
Prepare surface for body filler. |
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| PA603 |
Mix and apply body filler. |
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| PA604 |
Sand body fillers to correct contour. |
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| PA700 |
Glass and Hardware |
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| PA701 |
Remove and reinstall a door window regulator. |
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| PA702 |
Remove and reinstall moveable door glass. |
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| PA703 |
Describe the removal and replacement of stationary glass. |
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| PA800 |
Structural Component Repair and Damage Analysis |
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| PA801 |
Classify the various types structural damage a vehicle can sustain. |
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| PA802 |
Interpret body dimension specifications. |
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| PA803 |
Use a tram gauge to diagnose vehicle length and width damage and X measurements of body or frame. |
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| PA804 |
Diagnose vehicle height with datum line gauges. |
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| PA805 |
Identify various measuring systems. |
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| PA806 |
Identify repair methods for vehicle with diamond damage, twist, sag side swag, or mash. |
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| PA900 |
Structural Straightening |
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| PA901 |
Mount and anchor vehicle to a pulling system. |
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| PA902 |
Measure vehicle structure and analyze data. |
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| PA903 |
Interpret data to make a structural pull back to factory specs. |
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| PA1000 |
Corrosion Protection |
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| PA1001 |
Identify corrosion causes and OEM corrosion protection. |
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| PA1002 |
Apply repair methods for corrosion protection. |
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| PA1003 |
RESERVED |
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| PA1004 |
Demonstrate the application of seam sealers. |
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| PA1100 |
Welding |
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| PA1101 |
Identify different methods of attaching components (MIG welding, squeeze type resistance spot welding (STRSW), structural adhesive, silicon bronze, etc.) |
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| PA1102 |
Demonstrate personal safety practices. |
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| PA1103 |
Set up and tune the MIG welder. |
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| PA1104 |
Complete a butt joint with backing in various welding positions. |
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| PA1105 |
Complete an overlap weld in various positions. |
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| PA1106 |
Complete a plug weld in various positions. |
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| PA1107 |
Define protection of adjacent panels, glass, vehicle interior, etc. from welding and cutting operations. |
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| PA1200 |
Cutting Processes |
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| PA1201 |
Identify cutting processes. |
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| PA1202 |
Demonstrate sheet metal cutting processes. |
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| PA1300 |
Refinishing and Equipment Safety |
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| PA1301 |
Explain various environmental regulations. |
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| PA1302 |
Locate hazardous warning information. |
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| PA1303 |
Select and inspect personal protection equipment (PPE). |
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| PA1304 |
Demonstrate safe painting practices. |
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| PA1305 |
Identify personal health and safety hazards. |
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| PA1400 |
Automotive Finishes |
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| PA1401 |
Describe the difference between paint systems (water borne, solvent, multi- stage). |
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| PA1402 |
Describe causes and cures of paint defects. |
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| PA1403 |
Identify various undercoats. |
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| PA1404 |
Identify various topcoats (single stage, basecoat/clearcoat, tricoat, quadcoat). |
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| PA1500 |
Surface Preparation |
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| PA1501 |
Demonstrate proper steps to pre-wash entire vehicle. |
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| PA1502 |
Use wax and grease remover. |
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| PA1503 |
Demonstrate proper use of sanding and featheredging techniques. |
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| PA1504 |
Wet, sand, and featheredge. |
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| PA1505 |
RESERVED |
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| PA1506 |
Locate and obtain the vehicle paint code. |
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| PA1507 |
Apply undercoats. |
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| PA1508 |
Prepare panels for blending. |
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| PA1509 |
RESERVED |
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| PA1510 |
Identify masking materials. |
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| PA1511 |
Perform masking. |
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| PA1512 |
Select the appropriate abrasive. |
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| PA1600 |
Refinishing Equipment and Paint Area |
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| PA1601 |
Operate the spray booth. |
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| PA1602 |
Maintain the paint mixing area. |
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| PA1603 |
Set up, test, and adjust spray guns. |
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| PA1604 |
Inspect, clean, and determine conditions of spray guns and equipment. |
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| PA1605 |
Select and use the National Institution of Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved personal painting/refinishing respirator system. |
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| PA1700 |
Refinishing Operations |
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| PA1701 |
Prepare surface for topcoat system (degrease and tack). |
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| PA1702 |
Apply primer-sealer. |
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| PA1703 |
Apply single-stage finish. |
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| PA1704 |
Apply basecoat/clearcoat finish. |
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| PA1705 |
Describe the application of stone chip-resistant coating to lower body areas. |
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| PA1706 |
Demonstrate paint manufacturer's mixing ratio when preparing paint products. |
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| PA1800 |
Blending Operations |
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| PA1801 |
RESERVED |
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| PA1802 |
Blend basecoat/clearcoat finish. |
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| PA1803 |
Tint and blend color coat. |
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| PA1900 |
Detailing |
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| PA1901 |
Remove overspray. |
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| PA1902 |
Clean exterior of vehicle. |
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| PA1903 |
Clean interior of vehicle. |
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| PA1904 |
Apply decals and stripes. |
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| PA1905 |
Demonstrate color sanding and polishing techniques. |
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| PA1906 |
Clean body openings. |
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| PA1907 |
Clean exterior and interior glass surfaces. |
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| PA2000 |
Estimating Damage Analysis |
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| PA2001 |
Identify vehicle by vehicle identification number (VIN). |
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| PA2002 |
Collect vehicle and customer data. |
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| PA2003 |
Use collision estimating guides/estimating software. |
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| PA2004 |
Identify different types of vehicle damage (direct and indirect). |
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| PA2005 |
Indicate repair and replace decisions. |
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| PA2006 |
Prepare an estimate/repair and sequence/calculate repair costs/supplements. |
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| PA2007 |
Explain the need for a pre-repair scan and post-repair scan of the vehicle computer. |
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| PA2100 |
Plastic Repair |
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| PA2101 |
Identify plastic to make repair decisions. |
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| PA2102 |
Use plastic repair methods (adhesives and welding). |
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| PA2103 |
Repair plastics with two-part adhesives, with and without reinforcement. |
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| PA2104 |
Research recommended repair processes for bumper cover repair on Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS) vehicles. |
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| PA2200 |
Restraint Systems |
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| PA2201 |
Research auto manufacturers' recommended safety procedures to prevent accidental deployment of supplemental restraint systems. |
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| PA2202 |
Identify supplemental restraint systems. |
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| PA2203 |
Remove and reinstall seat belt components. |
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| PA2300 |
Advanced Technology |
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| PA2301 |
Explain function and components of the Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS). |
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| PA2302 |
Describe precautions required when working on high voltage vehicles. |
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