Bollman Technology Education Center in the Adams-12 school district partners with Aims to offer students the opportunity to earn CTE college credits while in high school. Students can take a variety of CTE automotive collision and repair courses taught by Aims instructors to get an affordable jump start on their automotive career.
Bollman Technical Education Center
Bollman Tech partners with Aims to offer students the chance to earn CTE automotive college credits while in high school.
ACT-1022 - Panel Repair and Replacements
Covers straightening techniques including tension pulls/stress relief, metal finishing, metal shrinking, and use of fillers. Emphasizes the identification, handling, and replacement of parts such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts, and accessories. Training covers the use of adhesives, sound deadeners and welding methods performed during repairs. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1001 with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits
3
ACT-1044 - Refinishing I
Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of automotive paint systems. Course includes locating color codes, mixing formulas, matching, and selections of materials. Proper paint gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1042 and ACT 1043 with grades of "C" or better
Credits
2
ACT-1051 - Plastics and Adhesives I
Designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and flexible plastic components and choosing adhesives using the latest manufacturer repair techniques. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
Credits
1
ACT-1043 - Spray Equipment Operation
Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun operations. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1042 with a grade of "C" or better
Credits
2
ACT-1001 - Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology
Provides an orientation to the automotive collision repair industry which includes an overview of job possibilities and various types of automobile construction. This course covers names, uses, and maintenance procedures for a variety of tools and equipment with a focus on general collision repair and refinishing, shop safety procedures with an emphasis on personal and environmental safety issues, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. This course has admission requirements. Please see the program web page for more information: https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-collision-repair-technology . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
4
ACT-1044 - Refinishing I
Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of automotive paint systems. Course includes locating color codes, mixing formulas, matching, and selections of materials. Proper paint gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1042 and ACT 1043 with grades of "C" or better
Credits
2
ACT-1043 - Spray Equipment Operation
Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun operations. Differential tuition rates apply . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
ACT 1042 with a grade of "C" or better
Credits
2