Motor Vehicle Body Repair or Body Fitting Intermediate Apprenticeship

This programme is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful employee within the motor industry. Learning through practical and theory sessions at College is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve a level 2 qualification.

The course combines the development of practical and theoretical skills at College, together with experience gained in the workplace.

What will I Learn?

The type of work carried out in the workplace will determine the choice between body repair, refinishing or body fitting. Students will complete six units, including ‘generic’ units relating to good housekeeping, health and safety and maintaining positive working relationships. Additional units include:

• Remove and Replace Non-structural Body Panels and Components


• Remove and Fit Basic MetComponents to Vehicles (Body Fitting)


• Remove, Renew and Refit Met Units Within Vehicle Systems (Body Fitting)


• Repair Non-structural Body Panels and Components (Body Repair)


• Prepare Vehicle Panels for Application of Foundation Coats


• Prepare and Apply Vehicle Foundation Coats

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT.

What are the entry requirements?
Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of body repair, refinishing or body fitting. You will need to be dedicated and committed to your studies and be responsible for your own learning. You will be required to attend an interview with the Work Based Learning team and be asked to complete basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy followed by a written trade assessment.

Students on this course are required to be employed in a suitable work placement with a body repair company and should normally have four GCSEs (grades A*-D), including English, maths and science.

What can I do next?
Following further training and development, career pathways may include progression to roles such as senior paint technician, body shop advisor or service advisor or possible progression to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

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 an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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