Vehicle Body Repair and Paint - Level 2

Course Code: EA1FE580

16-18

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

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Course Overview

The Level 2 Vehicle Body Repair and Paint course is mainly practical based, with training taking place in our £10.5 million Advanced Technology Centre.

Designed to provide you with an insight into life as a Vehicle Body Repair or Vehicle Paint Technician, the Vehicle Body Repair and Paint course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful and lucrative career.

Entry Requirements

If you are aged between 16 and 18 and have a passion for cars, an eye for detail and are considering a rewarding career in the vehicle body repair and paint industry, this one-year course is an ideal place to start.

GCSE grade 3-1 in English and Maths, along with the following:

A successful interview with a tutor
The ability to study independently
A genuine interest in the subject
Good communication skills
Hardworking approach towards the industry

All 16-18 year-old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

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.

All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

Career Options and Progression

When you successfully complete the Level 2 Vehicle Body Repair and Paint course you will be able to progress to Level 3.

Throughout your time on the course you will receive regular career and progression advice from our team of highly qualified tutors, who have many years’ experience working as skilled technicians in the industry.

After successfully completing your Level 2 you will be well on your way to achieving your career aspirations and will have moved a step closer to reaching your career goal.

Assessment Methods

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 at the College.

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 further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.