Automotive - Accident Repair (Paint) Level 1 Study Programme

If you have a healthy interest in the vehicle paint repair industry, this programme will enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and prepare you for a career in accident repair (paint).

Future Career and Earning Potentials:

Motor vehicle paint sprayer £18K-£30K

(Source: National Careers Service)

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

You will study Health & Safety as a mandatory unit plus:

Entry 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies

• Engine operating principles

• Brakes

• Suspension

Level 1

• Vehicle body repair

• Vehicle refinish

• Steering & suspension

• Vehicle inspection

Level 2

• Health & Safety

• Paint preparation and application

• Plastic preparation and repair

• Rectification of paint defects

• Paint spraying methods and techniques

• Working with others

You will attend practical sessions in our fully equipped motor vehicle workshops and theory lessons in the classroom.

Level 1

3 GCSEs at grade 9-1

On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.

Successful completion of this programme will boost your career in the accident repair (paint) sectors.