CONTENTS The course
was perfect for me. We learnt how
to restore damaged bodywork and dents
Foundation Learning – Vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing N
How long? One year
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade E or above.
What will I study?
This Level 1 course will introduce you to many of the skills necessary for gaining employment in the motor industry as a Vehicle Body Repairer or Refinisher Trainee. At least a third of the course is spent in the workshop developing your skills to repair motor vehicle bodies. The course is normally delivered over three days a week.
Subjects covered include:
Matthew Henson Foundation Learning Vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing
Matthew started at Northampton College on the School Link programme which gave him a taste of motor vehicle repair. “I used to come to college one day a week and I loved it so I was very keen to carry on when I left school. The Vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing course was perfect. We learnt how to restore damaged bodywork and dents. I know how to mix up fillers and prepare the vehicles so they are ready for refinishing. You learn all the basics on the course.”
Matthew was assigned additional support in the classroom which he found really helpful.
“I have Asperger’s and autism so someone was always on hand to help me with my assignments and tasks in the lessons. The teachers were also really supportive if I ever got stuck or needed help. Spray painting was probably my favourite but I loved it all really. I liked mixing up the paint and seeing the finished vehicle.”
Matthew is now studying on the Level 2 programme. “After that I think I will go on to get a job and maybe return to college on the Level 3 in the future. I will keep my options open.”
• Vehicle panel repair • Motor vehicle structures • Materials joining • Preparing vehicle panels for painting • Applying surface coatings • Practical hand skills • Valeting.
What can I do next?
Good employment prospects alongside further study on day-release courses and an Apprenticeship. Many students progress to Apprenticeships after completing the course and return to study on a day-release basis for Level 2 qualifications. Some have gone on to work in areas such as commercial vehicle garages, franchise dealers and specialist vehicle accident repair workshops.
Course Code: LFLDVBR1A FB11
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