Emergency Assistance Available

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as food insecurity, housing, transportation, and childcare concerns, or you may be unable to pay your bills. These stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. TSTC offers emergency aid and services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. Please contact the TSTC Advocacy & Resource Center. You can reach a coach here: http://bit.ly/ARCCoach

Tutoring Statement

The Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Program at TSTC offers free tutoring and academic support services to help you achieve your academic and career goals. You can access the Tutoring Schedule, as well as MyTSTC Video Tutor Library, by visiting: https://portal.tstc.edu/student/Student_Learning/Pages/Tutoring.aspx (shortened link: goo.gl/Z9vJvY ).

For more information, please contact Norma A. Salazar@ 956-364-4557.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center provides online and in person library resources and services.  Go to tstc.libguides.com to find help with your assignments, projects, and papers.  Clicking the Student tab will allow you to find resources, homework help, tutorials, and real time chat to answer your questions.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

• Wear a face covering at all times.
• Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds.
• Use hand sanitizer regularly.
• Practice social distancing by remaining 6 feet apart.
• Pay attention to entrance-and exit-only doors.
• Follow directional signs.
• Follow any safety directions posted.

Should you, or someone with whom you have had close contact, have shown any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 please stay home and let us know as soon as possible by filling out this simple form We will contact you to provide you with further guidance on when you may return to campus.

Title IX

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) seeks to provide an environment that promotes equal opportunity free from discrimination and harassment.

If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or any other form of protected class discrimination, we encourage you to make a report. If you report to a faculty member, she or he must notify TSTC’s Title IX Coordinator about the incident. You may also make a confidential report to TSTC’s Counselors.

All students (including pregnant and parent students), regardless of their legal status are entitled to protections under TSTC’s policy.

For more information about Title IX or sexual misconduct, as well as your options, please visit https://www.tstc.edu/student_life/titleix.

For information about equal opportunity and civil rights policies, visit https://www.tstc.edu/governance/sos.

• Course introduction and overview, with an emphasis on Program Policies, and Lab Safety Issues.
  
  
• Explain and Demonstrate different methods of Plastics Identification.
• Explain and demonstrate the level of identification for a particular repair product or procedure.

• Identify basic tab replacement methods.
• Identify different products used to repair or replace bumper tabs.

• Explain and demonstrate various types of Plastic welding Equipment, and the different types of welds that may be performed on different types of automotive plastics.
• Identify weld type and techniques used to repair various automotive plastics.

• Explain and demonstrate the process for fabricating Fiberglass repair parts, Explain and demonstrate the proper repair procedures for repairing fiberglass parts.
• Explain and demonstrate the proper procedures required to make repairs on Non-Fiber Reinforced plastic parts.
• Explain differences between fiberglass and SMC panels.
• Explain and demonstrate the proper procedures for effectively making one and two-sided repairs on Sheet Molded Compound Panels.
• Explain SMC makeup and manufacturing methods.
• Reinforce proper repair methods to SMC panels.
• Explain and demonstrate the proper way of replacing Sheet Molded Compound Panels as well as sectioning rules and procedures available for partial panel replacement or repair.

• Re-Emphasize key points on all phases of plastics repair, to include Identification, Cleaning, Prepping, and proper repair procedures and repair materials selection.
• Review all previous course notes and handouts, in preparation for end of course Final Exam.
• Brief all assigned students on Lab clean-up procedures and policies, with an emphasis on safety.

Auto Collision and Management Participation Policy:

A student is expected to attend and participate during the scheduled period of instruction (lab & completing online assignments in Moodle). This begins with the first scheduled class day of the term and continues to the last scheduled class day of the term. The student who chooses to consistently participate in lab discussions and activities sets themselves to be highly successful. The online materials and lab activities are designed to develop skills necessary to thrive in the collision repair industry. Skills can only be developed by discovery, observed demonstration, time to try and time to increase neurological and muscle growth. Each student has purchased and set aside time to develop knowledge and skills to be successful in this industry. Make every effort to get everything possible from this time.

If a student happens to complete assigned objectives ahead of schedule the instructor and the lead instructor/department chair will discuss and plan activities to continue the growth of these skills. Take advantage of every opportunity to grow as a technician.  The Auto Collision Department is dedicated to developing highly trained entry level technicians with the skills and knowledge to advance at a rapid pace.

But, life happens. In these situations handle it properly. Students should call in and leave word with the instructor or someone in the office. If possible let the instructor know beforehand, so he can work with you and be better prepared to help keep you caught up. Schedule appointments outside of class time when possible. Provide documentation of the events when possible so that accurate records are kept and integrity is never questioned. Make sure to take responsibility of any make up work and adjust lab work to meet project deadlines. Always be honest and straight forward. When life happens, work through it.

Safety Procedures
Students are required to participate in a safety lecture prior to performing in the laboratory portion of the course. A written test will be given to each participating student covering the presented safety materials. Students must complete the safety test with 100% accuracy prior to receiving lab assignments.

Course Expectations

• You will be asked to undertake these activities to help you to learn the subject matter of this course.
• Review the weekly lessons provided in Moodle
• Research all study guides, articles, PowerPoints, or PDFs presented in Moodle, provided by your instructor or in your Workbook
• Complete all weekly module activities in Moodle prior to scheduled lab time
• Have reliable computer access not just a smartphone
• Have reliable access to email
• Have appropriate study skills and self-motivation to research the material
• Meet the required attendance policy standards

Definition - Research: the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

**With regard to the COVID-19 pandemic; Approved face masks will be worn at all times and social distancing will be mandatory. Hourly washing or disinfecting of hands and or gloves will be required according to the demonstrated lab regiment.

Cell phones may be brought into lab as they are a part of our society.  It is common courtesy to put devices such as cell phones and laptops away during presentations and discussions as alerts and notifications from devices can distract you and others. So, the rule is to turn off cell phones during class time and put them away. Do not use a laptop in lab unless you use it to take notes. If there is a need to use a device in the lab, communicate this to your instructor so a discussion can occur and an understanding reached.

Phones and earphones may be used in the lab for music only.  Phones must be off during demonstrations or lab discussions. 

Anyone failing to adhere to this policy will be dismissed from class and issued a non-participation grade (absence) for that period of instruction.

TSTC school calendar identifies the end of the semester. Student break begins the day after.