Vehicle Body Repair (Intermediate)
About this course
Our full-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 work with real vehicles and panels, using equipment similar to that used in body shops. Candidates will also have access to our new state of the art vehicle spray booth, which has been recently installed. Throughout the duration of the programme, pupils will develop their skills and knowledge alongside industry qualified staff, whilst taking part in various work placements.
The course is run over two and a half full days, allowing students time for employment in the remainder of the week. The main qualification is the same as that used in the Vehicle Refinishing Apprenticeship, and can be used to fulfill part of the Apprenticeship Framework. The course is split 50-50 workshop and classroom based, and prepares the student for employment by giving a good grounding in the operation of a body shop.
What you will study
The course will develop skills/knowledge in the following areas:
- Health, safety & good housekeeping in the automotive environment
- Supporting job roles in the automotive work environment
- Materials, fabrications, tools & measuring devices used in the automotive environment
- Removing and fitting non-permanently fixed motor vehicle body panels
- Removing and replacing exterior motor vehicle body panels including permanently fixed components
- Carrying out minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior body panels
- Motor vehicle body metal active gas (MAG) welding techniques
- Motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
- Motor vehicle construction and materials
- Removing and fitting motor mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) components to vehicles
The course follows the Automotive Learning Area Programme (LAP) and as such, includes Essential Skills Units and the possibility of a weeks' work experience with a local body shop.
Entry requirements
Achievement of Level 1 Diploma in Automotive, or 3 GCSEs Grade A* - D including Maths (or equivalent). Successful candidates will require PPE for this course, including steel toe cap boots and overalls.
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.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- 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.
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After completing this course, successful candidates may have the chance to continue onto the Level 3 Full Time Vehicle Refinishing programme, or progress into a Foundation Apprenticeship in Vehicle Refinishing.