AUT 155 - Automotive Detailing and Reconditioning

Description
Students in this course learn how to assess vehicle condition and develop a plan for cleaning, reconditioning, and detailing interiors, exteriors, and painted surfaces. Repair of windshield and headlamp surfaces are also covered.

The course content emphasizes selection and application of proper automotive cleaners and chemicals, along with the use of related tools and equipment. Students will examine automotive detailing industry trends, define customer service goals, and explore business opportunities.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand and demonstrate the proper use of automotive detailing and reconditioning equipment, including buffers, polishers, and extractors.
Determine which automotive detailing chemicals are appropriate for a variety of conditions in automotive interiors and exteriors
Demonstrate preparation and application of paint sealants
Demonstrate glass repair and reconditioning equipment used for windshields and headlamps
Define automotive detailing business standards for daily operations and customer service

Course Outline:
I. Detailing and Reconditioning Automotive Exteriors and Interiors

I.A. Instruction on all aspects of wash preperation of interior, exterior, and engine bay

I.B. Detailing chemicals and their proper use

I.C. Hands-on practice using professional equipment, such as polishers, hot water extractors, windshield repair kits

II. Windshield repair and headlight restoration

III. Industry trends, customer service, business structure, credentials, EPA regulations

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 25-35%

Lab: 65-75%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 105125
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT
First Term Valid: Fall 2022 (8/1/2022)
1st Catalog Year: 2022-2023
Name of Course Author:
Chad Lodenstein

Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
None

Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027