Tech Challenge 2023 - Auto Collision Repair (Green Bay, Live)

Questions? Please contact James Zuege at: Email: james.zuege@nwtc.edu Phone: 920-498-6860

TRADES & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES Student capacity: Maximum 12

The goal of the competition is for students to demonstrate their skill at repairing damage to vehicle. They will be required to repair damage to a supplied part to set industry standards. We will supply all needed tools and materials required to complete the repair. Each competency of the repair will be assigned a point value and students of the collision repair program will judge to an established rubric. The competing students will be given 3 hours to complete the task.
Auto Body Repair • NWTC supplied fender with three areas of damage to be repaired. • Two of the areas to be repaired using filler material and finished to primer readiness. • One area to be metal finished (no filler) and ready for primer. • Judging criteria is based off accepted repair industry standards. • Three hours to complete the task.

Scoring Rubric

1. Proper cleaning and prep of fender to be repaired.
2. Proper use of safety equipment.
3. Proper use of tools and equipment.
4. Proper choice of filler material.
5. Proper use and application of filler material.
6. Proper choice of sanding tools and choice of grits.
7. Repair areas straight and match fender contours.
8. Repairs finished and acceptable for primer.