Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Refinishing) NVQ Level 2

This NVQ is a work-based qualification which assesses the skills and knowledge that people in your job need to perform their job role effectively.

This motor industry qualification covers activities that relate to body refinishers working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist paint shops.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad working knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.

The qualification includes the following areas:

• Preparing panels to accept foundation and topcoats
• Preparing and applying foundation materials to vehicles
• Repairing minor paint defects

Candidates will demonstrate their skills and knowledge by collecting evidence of their work, which is usually presented in a portfolio (though your approved centre may use an alternative method). An NTS assessor will provide advice about generating, collecting presenting your evidence and candidates will also undertake IMI set online multiple-choice tests.