ABRP 120H: Body & Fender Repair Introduces basic auto body skills and procedures. Covers the proper and safe handling of hand and power tools and materials used in the auto body industry. (Formerly ABRP 20H) Credits: 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 90 Teaching Equivalent: 3.75 Prerequisites: ABRP 120G with grade C or better, or consent. Student must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout duration of the auto body course of studies. ABRP 122E: Basic Auto Refinishing Presents the basics of automotive refinishing. Emphasizes shop and personal safety in using hand tools, power tools, supplies, and materials for vehicle preparation for painting. Credits: 4 Lecture/Lab Hours: 120 Teaching Equivalent: 5.00 Prerequisites: AMT 100 with grade C or better , or consent. Student must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout duration of the Auto Body course of studies. Recommended: ABRP 120H. ABRP 122G: Complete and Touch Up Refinishing Techniques Explains the complete painting process. Covers preparation and application of sealers to surface, to the final detailing of the vehicle. Credits: 6 Lecture/Lab Hours: 180 Teaching Equivalent: 7.50 Prerequisites: ABRP 122E with grade C or better, or consent. Student must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout duration of the Auto Body course of studies.
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ABRP 141G: Plastic Panel Repair Introduces the repairing of damaged plastic and fiberglass panels and components. (Formerly ABRP 41G) Credits: 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 90 Teaching Equivalent: 3.75 Prerequisites: ABRP 120H with grade C or better(or concurrent), or consent. Student must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout duration of the auto body course of studies. ABRP 141H: Management & Estimating Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing and understanding repair estimates and repair orders. Discusses management, business procedures, and industrial relations. (Formerly ABRP 41H) Credits: 2 Lecture/Lab Hours: 60 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50 Prerequisites: ABRP 122G with grade C or better(or concurrent), or consent. Student must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout duration of the Auto Body course of studies.
Automotive Technology The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to train students for employment in automotive service and repair. The laboratory phase of courses uses modern tools and equipment while performing actual “live” service and repairs on automobiles. The classroom phase includes discussion of principles on the operation of automotive systems and components, demonstration of repair techniques, textbook assignments, and quizzes. Basic mechanic hand tools, supplies, books, and working clothes are required for enrollment. A tool list is available from the instructor.
The Automotive Technology program prerequisite requires placement at English 22 or higher, or consent of instructor, for all Automotive Technology courses except AMT 80 and AMT 100. Students must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout the duration of the Automotive course of study. The Automotive Technology program offers two different pathways towards certificates and degrees, Automotive Technology (AMT) and Auto Body Repair and Painting (ABRP). Call the Program Coordinator, Lawrence Martinson, at (808) 984-3678 or by emailing lkmartin@hawaii.edu for more information. AMT 80: Small Engine Repair Explores the theory and practice in the operation, repair, and maintenance of small displacement internal combustion engines including two-cycle and four-cycle types found on single cylinder lawn mowers, power plants, garden tillers, and chain saws. Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 30 Teaching Equivalent: 2.00
