CRR 312 - Blueprinting

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Compile photos to use within the estimating system
   1. Demonstrate how to take proper photos revealing damage
   2. Show photos in sequence to be able to write an estimate without vehicle present
2. Identify importance of documentation before and during the estimate
   1. Show documentation and how it’s important for the repair plan (notes and personal photos of specific items for later reference)
   2. Show identification and documentation of unrelated prior damage
   3. Explain what questions to ask the customer while present about the accident
3. Summarize pre-scan and post scans
   1. Show ability to perform a pre and post scan
   2. Explain signals to look for within a scan to address issues that could be present from an accident
4. Determine importance of the blueprinting process
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of a repair plan and blueprinting
   2. Discuss how to blueprint a vehicle and how it effects the repair plan
   3. Show successful teardown of vehicle for blueprinting
5. Interpret damage discovery after teardown
   1. Find damaged vehicles listed OEM construction materials
   2. Analyze damage on vehicle and determine appropriate methods for overall repair
6. Analyze hidden damage & plotting a repair plan
   1. Show ability to look past the obvious parts and see potential problems that may arise
   2. Show ability to determine if a part can be repaired or replaced
7. Analyze OEM procedures
   1. Explain OEM procedures and how they are used in the repair plan
   2. Explain locating OEM position statements
   3. Compare availability of used and aftermarket parts according to OEM statements
8. Analyze specific areas of interest on vehicle involved in a collision
   1. Identify frame or structural damage
   2. Identify suspension and components for damage
   3. Identify possible mechanical damage
9. Compare structural damage and capacity of repair facility
   1. Show steps to take that will quickly determine structural damage
   2. Show ability to list what can be done in house and the repair facilities capacity of certain repairs
10. Identify advanced collision warning systems
    1. Find radar systems designed into modern vehicles
    2. Demonstrate ability to address issues that may arise from a repair and how to plan for the calibration
    3. Define camera systems, windshields and how they relate to the repair
11. Compile supporting documents and finalize a repair plan
    1. Show organizational skills laying out a clear plan for repair
    2. Show documentation to previously existing damage
12. Create a supplement to an existing estimate
    1. Modify original estimate with new found knowledge from the blueprinting process
    2. Modify and adjust parts, repairs and finalize repair plan for presentation

 
Competencies Revised Date: AY2025