Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles Diploma Level 2
Course
In Colchester
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 1,872
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Colchester
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Start date
Different dates available
The vehicle body repair part of the programme will provide continued theory and practice relating to workshop practices and safety, pre-repair inspection and evaluation, removal of corrosion, dent repair, panel removal and replacement, welding techniques, GRP fabrication and repair, chassis alignment and thermo-plastic welding.
Facilities
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About this course
4 GCSEs (grades A*-E), including English and maths, or satisfactory results in Maintenance and Paint Refinishing Level 1, and an interview.
Reviews
Subjects
- IT
- Welding
- Full Time
- Technology
- Vehicle Body Repair
- Skills and Training
- Team Training
- Evaluation
Course programme
The Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Diploma course has been designed to enhance students’ vehicle body repair/re-finishing skills, knowledge and understanding to level 2.
The vehicle body repair part of the programme will provide continued theory and practice relating to workshop practices and safety, pre-repair inspection and evaluation, removal of corrosion, dent repair, panel removal and replacement, welding techniques, GRP fabrication and repair, chassis alignment and thermo-plastic welding.
The vehicle re-finishing part of the programme includes paint preparation, chip repair techniques, spraying equipment setup, matching paintwork, paint application, burnishing and polishing, identification and rectification of surface defects and cleaning and valeting.
Course content
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Diploma units include:
- Vehicle Structure Technology and Workshop
- Material Technology
- Repair Techniques and Technology
- Refinishing Techniques and Technology
- Employability
- Functional Skills/GCSEs
Practical work will be undertaken in the workshops on our own vehicles, commercial projects and students’ own vehicles as appropriate. In addition to your main programme, You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs (grades A*-E), including English and maths, or satisfactory results in Maintenance and Paint Refinishing Level 1, and an interview.
What next
Employment in the body repair and re-finishing industry or further study and training, including progression to the Level 3 in Paint Principles
How To Apply
Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:
Admissions
Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3LL
Admissions
The College at Braintree
Church Lane
Braintree
CM7 5SN
If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Applying for a Full-Time course
Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.
You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:
Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)
Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles Diploma Level 2
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 1,872