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Body and Paint Maintenance – Level 1

Study Area: 16-18
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Full Time
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Course Overview

This Level 1 course will suit you if you are a school leaver or thinking about working in the automotive sector and want to learn more about potential careers in this area. You’ll learn the basic skills repairing or refinishing any type of vehicle to develop a career in the automotive industry and you will build up your skills in vehicle body repair, when you can then move onto more advanced qualifications or employment.

This course is ideal for anyone wanting a strong introduction to the specialist role of automotive technician. You might also be looking to gain the core skills you need to progress on to a further course or an apprenticeship.

You will choose 10 units from a range, totalling 45 credits. Some examples of the units available include:

  • Vehicle fuel and exhaust systems
  • Vehicle spark ignition systems
  • Vehicle electrical systems
  • Vehicle hand skills and manufacturing
  • Vehicle transmission systems
  • Vehicle steering and suspension systems

Start Date

Various Start Dates

Entry Requirements & Interview Process

good interest in the automotive industry trades

Progression

Achieving an introductory automotive qualification gives you the background knowledge you need to advance onto a Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship. Completing an automotive apprenticeship can lead to employment as an automotive technician or vehicle paint or body repair technician.

Course Fees

This course is free.

Body and Paint Maintenance – Level 1

Study Area: 16-18
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Full Time

Overview

Start Date

Entry Requirements

Progression

Assessment Methods

Course Fees

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Autumn Term
4th Sept 2023 – 27th Oct 2023
7th Nov 2023 – 22nd Dec 2023

Spring Term
8th Jan 2024 – 9th Feb 2024
19th Feb 2024 – 22nd Mar 2024

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Halifax
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United Kingdom

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