Learn more about ATC's online collision estimating modules

ATC's distance estimating course will prepare you to handle the following aspects of the estimating process:

Identify opportunities in the collision repair field
Identify steel components on most passenger vehicles and understand the basics of the repair process, including M.I.G. welding principles
Identify plastic components and the repair process involved
Analyze damage to determine appropriate repair methods
Determine the direction, point of impact and extent of direct or indirect damage
Identify and record pre existing damage
Perform visual inspection of structural components and determine whether they should be repaired or replaced
Be familiar with structural damage measuring equipment
Determine the parts and procedures needed to complete the repair
Determine the paint finish and any necessary refinishing
Identify mechanical and suspension damage
Document vehicle information correctly
Identify and de code V.I.N. numbers
Identify and record vehicle options
Apply appropriate estimating and parts nomenclature (terminology)
Correct use of Mitchell collision guides
Apply proper estimating sequence
Apply appropriate labor value
Select and price proper parts, either o.e.m, Jobber, or recycled
Determine and price appropriate sublet operations
Recognize and apply overlap, where applicable
Determine refinishing material and charges
Identify types of vehicle construction
Recognize damage characteristics for different types of vehicles
Identify plastic repair and replace procedure
Identify steel repair and replace procedures
Identify impact absorber components and repair/replace procedures

Module 1 -- Introduction to Auto Collision technology

Reviews opportunities in the auto collision technology field, identifies the basic construction of vehicles and provides an overview on damage estimating.

Module 2 -- Welding

Learn what welding methods are used in the collision repair process.

Module 3 -- Panel Repairs

Learn how to analyze metal damage and determine whether repair or replacement is required. Also reviews the repairing of plastic parts, such as bumpers.

Module 4 -- Paint Repairs

Learn the different paint processes and how they apply to collision refinishing in an auto body settling.

Module 5 -- Interior and exterior trim.

Get an introduction to both exterior and interior trim and gain a general understanding of airbag diagnosis.

Module 6 -- Mechanical services

Provides a basic understanding of electrical systems (headlamp, tail amp, and battery and charging systems) and how they relate to collision damage.

Module 7 -- Frame and Unibody Construction and Repair

Learn how to identify vehicle construction, use terminology and identify high strength steel. In addition, this modules also looks at the evolution of vehicle design, the unibody constructed vehicle and the use of high strength steels. You will also gain a better understanding of vehicle measuring equipment and the latest methods used to complete unibody repairs.

Module 8 --Suspension and steering

Reviews front and rear suspension systems and how to identify damages.

Module 9 -- Vehicle damage Estimating

Learn how to use the Mitchell Guide to write damage reports in the proper sequence and employing flat rate principles. You will also be able to determine related or included items and how they relate to the time allotment.

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