Apprenticeship in Vehicle Body Repair

Motor Vehicle

APPRENTICESHIP IN VEHICLE BODY REPAIR (PSF0131)
You will have a job where you will earn real wages and combine this with learning technical skills. You will also come to College usually for one day per week for off the job training and to learn underpinning knowledge.

We offer a number of Apprenticeships in Motor Vehicle. This leaflet contains information about the Apprenticeship in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Body Repair or Body Refinishing). The Vehicle Body Repair route combines traditional panel beating skills with modern techniques of panel replacement and mono-shell rectification on light or heavy vehicles to rectify minor damage to vehicles. The Vehicle Body Refinishing Route specialises in producing a painted finish to new or repaired body panels and areas of defective paintwork.

The Apprenticeship in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations is made up of the following components; you must achieve all components to receive an Apprenticeship Award.

Body Repair Route

• IMI NVQ 2 Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Body Repair)
• IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Body Repair
• Key Skill Application of Number Level 1
• Key Skill Communication Level 1
• Key Skill Information Technology Level 1

Body Refinishing Route

• IMI NVQ 2 Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Refinishing)
• IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Refinishing
• Key Skill Application of Number Level 1
• Key Skill Communication Level 1
• Key Skill Information Technology Level 1

You may also want to look at our leaflets about the Apprenticeship in Motor
Vehicle Fitting and Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Length of Study
2 years part time

Is the Course for Me?
To succeed in an Apprenticeship programme you need to be focused on the career you have chosen; you might even want to gain some work experience in your chosen field before you start your course. You will need to be prepared to work hard both within the workplace and at College so that you get the best out of the opportunities to learn.

Ideally you will have already found employment with an employer who is willing to support you through the Apprenticeship programme. If you haven't already found an employer then the College will support you in looking for suitable employment. You must be in employment in order to undertake an Apprenticeship programme.

Entry requirements for Apprenticeships are flexible. Practical skills count and your interest in the area of work you've chosen. You must be keen to work and keen to learn. Apprentices in Motor Vehicle would be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSE's, English and Maths at grade D or above plus two others at grade E or above

How will I Study?
You will normally attend College one day per week to learn the underpinning knowledge required for your framework components. Practical skills will be developed through a combination of study at College and of activities that you will undertake in your workplace.

Assessment will be via observation, written tests and assignments. You will be
required to compile evidence for your NVQ portfolio in the workplace.

An assessor from College will visit you in the workplace on a regular basis to carry out assessments for your NVQ award.

How will my Progress be Measured?
Your progress on the programme will be reviewed a minimum of every 10 - 12 weeks. This is normally done in your workplace. Targets will be set that reflect your individual needs. Previous learning, training and experience can be taken into consideration.

Progression
On completion of an Apprenticeship your career prospects will have significantly improved and you can progress to technical or supervisory positions in the industry. You might also choose to progress to further study with an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Course Code
PSF0131

Award Level
2

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