Advanced Specialty Auto class @ NDSCS

[pinstriper40]

This post is directed towards Jake...

I've contacted NDSCS and I'm in the process of trying to get into this class w/o the extra 2 years of auto.  Are there some things I should know about the department head?  Who is the department head?  What would I get to do in the class?  I'm sure I have a few more questions but you get the idea...

[JakesBackyard]

All but one of my Specialty students is in LV at SEMA this week. So I'm in the office quite a bit. Mornings 701-671-2480 or 1-3pm 701-671-2427. (Won't be here today PM though).

Give me a call.....we'll talk about it.

[pinstriper40]

Thanks Jake- I'll give you a call this week!

[JakesBackyard]

For Joel and any others interested.  The Auto Body Specialties Option with a certificate is now approved and "officially" in the books.  Might take a few days before it's on the web catalog. If any one has questions.... Give me a call or leave a message and I'll get back to you.   701-671-2480.   Thanks, Jake.

Here's a short synopsis:

Auto Body Specialties

A one year Auto Body Certificate Option for students who have completed an approved basic Auto Body program. Students not having completed an approved basic Auto Body program will be considered by the department on a case by case basis. The program develops specialty skills for students interested in pursuing a career in the special interest vehicle fields such as antique/classic restoration, street rod/hot rod building, and custom restyling. Specialty skills include: auto trim and upholstery, sheet metal fabrication, MIG and TIG welding, custom painting and vinyl graphics, and stainless steel restoration.


1st Semester
                                    Credits   
   1st 8 wks.   ABOD 251 Auto Trim/Upholstery Theory         2
         ABOD 261 Basic Auto Body Specialty Lab I         4

   2nd 8 wks.   ABOD 252 Sheet Metal Fabrication Theory         2
         ABOD 262 Basic Auto Body Specialty Lab II         4
                                         12

2nd Semester

   1st 8 wks.   ABOD 253 MIG/TIG Specialty Welding Theory      2
         ABOD 263 Advanced Auto Body Specialty Lab I      4

   2nd 8 wks.    ABOD 254 Custom Painting/Vinyl Graphics Theory      2
         ABOD 264 Advanced Auto Body Specialty Lab II      4
                                         12

Related/General Education courses - 5 total credits required.            5

   Suggested - BUSN 120 Fundamentals of Business            
                           Total               29

Course Descriptions

ABOD 251 Auto Trim/Upholstery Theory (2)

A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course in automotive and related auto trim and upholstery techniques. Students receive training in basic upholstering processes including sewing machine operation, maintenance and repair; measuring, marking and cutting covering materials; seat re-upholstering; trim panel making and covering, headliner recovering; carpet installation; vinyl top installation; convertible top replacement; window tinting and various other auto trim procedures.

ABOD 252 Sheetmetal Fabrication Theory (2)

A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course involving fabrication of repair and replacement body panels using shears, brakes, slip rollers, bead rollers, shrinkers, stretchers, mallets with shot bags, English wheels and common body hand tools.

ABOD 253 MIG/TIG Specialty Welding Theory (2)

A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course involving Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding techniques to fabricate and repair light to medium gauge steel, aluminum, and stainless steel used in the specialty vehicle industries. Hammer welding using an Oxygen/Acetylene gas torch will be covered.


ABOD 254 Custom Painting/Vinyl Graphics Theory (2)

A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course exploring the artistic side of automotive painting, special effects, and graphic design, using common refinish products and equipment as well as air brushing, pinstriping, special effect finishes, graphic designs and vinyl plotters in creating rolling works of art.


ABOD 261 Basic Auto Body Specialty Lab I (4)

A practical application of basic auto body and specialty skills in the repair, restoration, customizing and building of special interest vehicles.  Students develop skills of fabrication using basic and specialized tools and equipment. Learned tasks are performed on live production vehicles. Students also visit Restoration/Custom/Hot Rod/Street Rod shops to gain insight into the specialty vehicle industries.


ABOD 262 Basic Auto Body Specialty Lab II (4)

A continuation of ABOD 162. Students continue to develop skills in the repair, restoration, customizing and building of live production vehicles.


ABOD 263 Advanced Auto Body Specialty Lab I (4)

A practical application of all skills required to repair, restore, customize and build specialty vehicles. Specialties of auto trim/upholstery, sheet metal fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, and custom painting are incorporated on live production projects. Students also visit Restoration/Custom/Hot Rod/Street Rod shops to gain insight into the specialty vehicle industries.


ABOD 264 Advanced Auto Body Specialty Lab II (4)

A continuation of ABOD 263. Students continue to develop advanced specialty skills on live production projects.

[pinstriper40]

So... Hypothetically I could get into the auto/paint portion too?  I'd love to upholster my car and paint it... It would be done!

[JakesBackyard]

It's definitely a possiblity.  There might be a little learning curve on the paint products and techniques, but with concentration you could do it. We really need to sit down and talk specifically about what you want to get out of the course and how we can accomplish it.

[AntiBling]

Hmmm, if JD only keeps me seasonal and lays me off, I'll have to see if I can't get Job Service to pick up the bill for this.  

Can you kinda tailor this around what you already know?  Been MIG welding for over 4 years now professionally, and went to school for TIG welding this summer, so would be kinda redundant and would rather spend the extra time on areas I'd like to learn more about.

[JakesBackyard]

The 4 theory classes are only offered as you see them.  Fall 1st 8 weeks - UPH.  Fall 2nd 8 wks. - Sheet metal. Spring 1st 8 wks - welding.  Spring 2nd 8 wks - custom painting.

The labs are all offered each 8 wks. as it is an open lab with all students at the same time.

So you can enter at any 8 week interval.  The welding segment would probably be when you are off, but you would be able to register for the lab and continue in the lab when the others are doing the theory.  

It is a somewhat unique schedule in that the Lab runs 8am-Noon Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri.  Wed. is theory (specialty day) 8 - noon.

I need to add this.....This is not designed to teach "basic" auto body skills.  So if you have no auto body training or experience, the UPH/Auto trim class might be the only one some students would be allowed to register for.