Course Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

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IT37 Automotive Body Repair III - Non-structural

Course Number	IT37
Course Title	Automotive Body Repair III - Non-structural
Course Description	Develop the basic skills using metal working tools to produce non-structural vehicle repairs for damaged vehicles. Develop the basic skills needed using body filler and sanding in the vehicle repair process. Engage in activities involving small dent removal on steel panels. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Automotive Body Repair pathway. * For safety reasons, the recommended enrollment should not exceed 20 students.
Cluster Grouping	Building and Moving
Career Cluster	Supply Chain and Transportation (SCTR)
Course Lead Consultant	Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Pilot
Course Type	Adopted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Local
Curriculum Date	Summer 2026
Hours of Instruction	135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	20
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	No
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	IT36 Automotive Body Repair II Honors
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	SkillsUSA

Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Recommended Maximum Enrollment
Indicates the recommended maximum number of students who should be enrolled in a course based on best educational practice.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Math Option Credit
Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.

CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)
Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.

Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project