On this course you will cover:

• Overview of Vehicle Accident Repair industry to include the basic concepts and processes involved in Vehicle Accident Repair.
• Basic Vehicle Body Repairs
• Minor Repairs: Techniques for performing minor repairs to vehicle bodies.
• Dent Removal: Basic methods for removing dents from vehicle panels.
• Filler Application: Applying and shaping body filler for a ready to accept foundation coats.
• Preparation and Application of Foundation Materials.
• Surface Preparation: Techniques for preparing surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding and masking.
• Primers and Sealers: Application of primers and sealers to vehicle surfaces.
• Basic Paint Techniques
• Spray Painting: Basic techniques for spray painting, including equipment setup and maintenance.
• Paint Defects: Identifying and correcting common paint defects.

Our  facilities are state of the art for the Vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing workshop.

Course Fee: £40.00

Part Time Administration Fee: £10.00

No prior experience is required. A keen interest in Automotive Repair and a willingness to learn are essential. Safety Boots and Overalls will be required for workshop sessions. All other essential PPE will be provided.

• 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.
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• 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.