Designed as a foundation course for the auto body repairman, the course is organized into five blocks of instruction: (1) orientation, (2) shop safety, (3) human relations, (4) service tools and bench skills, and (5) body repair tools and equipment, followed by a post-test. Ninety hours in length, the course requires that students have an eighth grade equivalency score in reading, comprehension, arithmetic fundamentals, mechanical aptitude, and the physical ability necessary to profit from the training. Instruction uses demonstrations, lectures, group discussions, audiovisual aids, and resource people from the industry. A bibliography lists basic and supplementary references and audiovisual aids. Sample post-tests conclude the course description. (MW)