Vehicle Body Repair and Paint - Level 2

Entry Requirements

If you are aged between 16 and 18 and have a passion for cars, an eye for detail and are considering a rewarding career in the vehicle body repair and paint industry, this one-year course is an ideal place to start.

Grade 3 - 1 in English and Maths along with the following:

•    A successful interview with a tutor
•    The ability to study independently
•    A genuine interest in the subject
•    Good communication skills
•    Hardworking approach towards the industry

All 16-18 year-old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme.

At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

Personal Protective Equipment

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Qualification Obtained

Industry Placement and Field Trips

You will have the opportunity to attend your industry placement with a local employer, an essential part of the course. This normally takes place once you have gained sufficient knowledge of safe working practices.

We will help you to select the type of placement that best suits your industry interests and will benefit you the most.

There are no planned essential field trips.

Learning and Teaching Methods

While working towards your Vehicle Body Repair and Paint qualification you will learn the knowledge and skills required to carry out a range of common vehicle body repair and paint techniques.

You will be taught by tutors who have a wealth of industry experience and a passion for developing the next generation of technicians.

Your tutors will aim to discover how you learn best and tailor their teaching methods to your needs.

There are weekly opportunities for you to discuss your progress with your progress tutor and you will be allocated a team manager to support you through every aspect of your learning and career development.

This course is mainly practical based and is delivered in the following way, with the weekly hours shown alongside:

•    Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Practical (workshop – 6 hours)
•    Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Theory (classroom – 2.25 hours)
•    Independent Study (1.5 hours)
•    Industry Placement (employer – 26 hours in total)
•    Progress Meeting (classroom – 1.5 hours)
•    English and Mathematics (classroom – 3 to 7.5 hours depending on your GCSE results)

The environment is very supportive and includes regular target setting and reviews.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Assessment Methods

The modules covered in this course include:

•    Health and Safety in a Vehicle Body and Paint Workshop
•    Locating, Interpreting and Using Technical Information
•    Corrosion Protection
•    Accident Repair Core Skills
•    Vehicle Materials and Joining Methods
•    Mobile Automotive Repair Trades
•    Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Accident Repair and Paint
•    Vehicle Paint Preparation
•    Application of Topcoat and Minor Defect Rectification
•    Spray Guns and their Components
•    Spraying Techniques
•    Applying Primers and Sealers
•    Surface Preparation
•    Vehicle Masking
•    Applying Body Fillers
•    Body Panel Removal and Refitting
•    Welding
•    Paintless Dent Removal

Assessment Weighting

You will be assessed in two different ways:

•    Practical skills assessments in the workshop (50%)
•    Online multiple-choice tests (50%)

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will need to provide your own safety boots and overalls / boiler suit for practical activities. A typical pair of safety boots should cost no more than £12 and a pair of overalls £15.

All other protective equipment will be provided by us.

All tools and equipment are provided for practical sessions and access to computers and all software required for the course is available at the College.

You will be expected to provide your own pen, pencil, basic drawing equipment and a note pad.

Tuition Fees

Students who are 18 or under and resident in the EU pay no course fees. Read our tuition fees guide for students 19 and over.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: IMI

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and Conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

Career Options and Progression

When you successfully complete the Level 2 Vehicle Body Repair and Paint course you will be able to progress to Level 3.

Throughout your time on the course you will receive regular career and progression advice from our team of highly qualified tutors, who have many years’ experience working as skilled technicians in the industry.

After successfully completing your Level 2 you will be well on your way to achieving your career aspirations and will have moved a step closer to reaching your career goal.

Careers that this course can lead to are:

•    Vehicle Body Repair Technician
•    Vehicle Paint Technician
•    Mechanical and Electrical Trim Technician
•    Vehicle Valeter and Detailer
•    Vehicle Damage Assessor
•    Vehicle Research and Design Engineer