Vehicle Body Repair - Apprenticeship - Cardiff and Vale College

About this course

Our part-time Level 2 Body Repair course covers the main aspects of Vehicle Body Repair at an intermediate level. Training in our new Automotive Centre and workshops in Cardiff, students will enhance their skills and knowledge of the sector, whilst having access to the latest industry facilities and custom-made equipment. Pupils will also work alongside industry qualified staff and take part in various work placements throughout the duration of the programme.

The course takes place on a Wednesday (first year) and on a Tuesday (second year), starting at 9:00am and finishing at 6:00pm. Candidates enrolling on this course are expected to be taking part in a Foundation Apprenticeship Programme, spending four days per week with an employer and one day per week at college.

What you will study

This is a two year programme covering areas such as:

Skills / Knowledge in health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
Skills / Knowledge in supporting job roles in the automotive work environment
Skills / Knowledge in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
Skills / Knowledge in Removing and Fitting Non-Permanently Fixed Motor Vehicle Body Panels
Skills / Knowledge in Removing and Replacing Exterior Motor Vehicle Body Panels Including Permanently Fixed Components
Skills / Knowledge in Carrying Out Minor Repairs to Motor Vehicle Exterior Body Panels
Skills / Knowledge in Motor Vehicle Body Metal Active Gas (MAG) Welding Techniques
Skills / Knowledge in Motor Vehicle Body Resistance Spot Welding Operations
Skills / Knowledge of motor vehicle construction and materials
Skills / Knowledge in Removing and Fitting Motor Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Components to Vehicles

The main qualifications of this course make up the components of the Foundation Apprenticeship in Vehicle Body repair.

The programme is made up of the following qualifications:

Theory course (VRQ) - This takes place at the Automotive Centre in Dumballs Rd and is a mixture of practical tasks and theory classes.

Practical Assessment (VCQ) - This takes place in the employers workshop, and consists of gathering evidence to satisfy criteria along with a number of observations from trained assessors.

Essential Skills Wales – These include Application of Number, Communications and Digital Literacy at either Level 1 or Level 2.

Course fee per year

Part Course Fees: £0.00

Entry requirements

Candidates are expected to already be employed within the Automotive Industry.

Teaching and assessment

Practical and written and online assessments

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.