AUTOB 210 Introduction to Estimating

Students estimate collision damage, auto body repair, and finishing costs. Traditional and computer-assisted methods used for determining cost involved in labor, parts, and materials are emphasized

Credits

Prerequisite

AUTOB102, AUTOB103

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Winter, Summer

Notes

Face-to-face

Outcomes

Calculate material costs based on a refinishing materials list
Use computer-based estimating programs
Describe the benefits of using a digital camera, handheld computer, personal computers and estimating software in preparing estimates
Describe the method of determining the reparability of a damaged vehicle
Determine whether damaged parts should be repaired or replaced
Explain the differences between flat-rate labor and overlap labor time when estimating
Explain the general purpose of damage estimates
Manually and electronically prepare an estimate
Outline the sequence for evaluating vehicle damage
Recognize that accurate and complete information is the basis for effective decision-making