Vehicle Body & Paint Intermediate Apprenticeship

This course is for those who want to earn while you learn. On an apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and earning a wage; Achieve nationally recognised qualifications; Benefit from coaching and mentoring from industry professionals; Enhance your career prospects. We offer a structured training programme for those in employment who want to learn and we work with employers to recruit Apprentices seeking an Apprenticeship placement. If you don’t think you have the necessary ‘work-ready skills’, we also offer Traineeships. This course provides the essential work preparation training, English, Maths and work experience needed to secure your Apprenticeship place.

As a vehicle paint technician you will learn how to apply paint and finishes to a vehicle which has recently been repaired by the vehicle body technician. You will learn how to recognise the various materials used on vehicles and the prep that is needed to be done before applying the paints and finishes. It is a skilled job and you will be taught how to estimate costs accurately as well as being given a thorough briefing in health and safety.

The Level 2 Intermediate course will allow you to build a foundation of skills which are needed to be successful. You will work through a variety of modules to gain the experience and skills needed to succeed. There are a wide range of units which you will study, and these include: Health, safety and housekeeping in an automotive environment; Supporting roles in the automotive environment; Removing and fitting non permanently fixed body panels.

On successful completion of the course you will achieve the following qualifications: Level 2 Diploma in Accident Repair Paint Principles; Level 2 Diploma in Accident Repair Paint Competence; Functional Skills Maths Level 1; Functional Skills English Level 1; Functional Skills ICT Level 1; Employment Rights and Responsibilities; Personal Learning and Thinking Skills; Apprenticeship Achievement Certificate.

All learners will have a dedicated trainer/assessor who will plan learning and assessments with you. The assessment methods used will include the following: Observation and assessment in the workplace; Exams; Course work; Portfolio of evidence; Witness Testimony. You will attend college one day per week and you will receive regular workplace assessments which will assess competency. You will be required to sit a number of exams during the programme in addition to creating a portfolio of learning. 20% of the training will be delivered off the job and this can include: Simulation, online learning or training from employers, shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, attendance at competitions and support in writing assignments. You will progress within the workplace.