Vehicle Refinishing (Intermediate)

L2 Level 2
Full Time
2 September 2024 — 20 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

This Full Time Vehicle Refinishing Course covers the main aspects of Vehicle Refinishing (Painting) at an Intermediate Level (Level 2). This course is based at our industry standard Automotive Centre on Dumballs Road. At our site we use real vehicles and panels, using equipment similar to that used in body shops. Candidates will also be using the new state of the art vehicle spray booth that has been recently installed.

What you will study

The course comprises of the following Skills and Knowledge:

  • Health, safety & good housekeeping in the automotive environment
  • Support for job roles in the automotive work environment
  • Tools & equipment used in vehicle refinishing
  • Applying fillers and foundation materials
  • Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces
  • Repairing minor paint defects
  • Working with plastic materials and components

The main qualification is the same as that used in the Vehicle Refinishing Apprenticeship, and can be used to fulfil part of the Apprenticeship Framework.

The course is split 50-50 workshop and classroom based and gives the student a good grounding in the operation of a body shop, preparing them for employment. It is run over two and a half full days, allowing student’s time for employment in the remainder of the week.

This course follows the Automotive Learning Area Programme (LAP) and as such, includes Essential Skills Units and the possibility of a week’s work experience with a local body shop.

Entry requirements

Achievement of Level 1. 3 GCSEs Grade A* - D including Maths (or equivalent).

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.
Key information

Start date

2 September 2024

End date

20 June 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

MVCC2F03
L2

Qualification

IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles

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What our students say

"Studying at CAVC has been really enjoyable. The College have the best facilities in Cardiff and has helped me achieve my goals"

Automotive
Omer Waheed
Level 3 Vehicle Body Repair

Career prospects & further study

18,000

Wales has about 8% of the UK’s automotive manufacturing and has a skilled workforce of 18,000 people and a £3 billion turnover annually.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Automotive Centre,
City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE