Vehicle Body Repair and Paint (Adult) - Level 3

Course Code: EA1FE586

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Start Date	Location	Duration
01/09/2025	Bispham Campus	1 Year	Apply

09/09/2025	Bispham Campus	1 Year	Apply

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Course Overview

This Level 3 Vehicle Body Repair and Paint course is designed to help you further develop your learning to industry-standards and focuses on meticulous preparation of a range of different surfaces and materials and the application of topcoats to extremely high standards.

Entry Requirements

If you are at least 19 years old and have already completed a relevant Level 2 qualification, this one year course is ideal for continuing your journey to a rewarding career.

Mandatory entry requirements:

You must be aged at least 19 before the course starts in September
You must have successfully completed a relevant Level 2 qualification, or have at least 1 years industry experience
You must be able to attend one and a half days per/week

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Career Options and Progression

When you successfully complete this Level 3 Vehicle Body Repair and Paint course you will have developed the technical and broader skills needed to enjoy a rewarding career in the industry, or develop your knowledge and skills further and progress onto our Foundation Degree.

Typical pathways from this Level 3 course are:

Employment in the industry on a fast-track apprenticeship
Progression to the foundation year of our Foundation Degree

Assessment Methods

Modules you will cover include:

Working with plastics and other non-metal materials
Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces
Identifying paint defects
Applying topcoats and completing refinishing operations
The art of colour-matching

You will be assessed in two different ways:

Practical skills assessments in the workshop (50%)
Online multiple-choice tests (50%)

Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will need to provide your own safety boots and overalls / boiler suit for practical activities. A typical pair of safety boots should cost no more than £12 and a pair of overalls £15. All other protective equipment will be provided by us.

All tools and equipment are provided for practical sessions and access to computers and all software required for the course is available within the College facilities.

You will be expected to provide your own pen, pencil, basic drawing equipment and a note pad.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.