Level 2 Accident Repair Paint Course in Bristol. Classes run at City Bristol College Parkway Centre, full-time during the day. This two-year course is built around the needs of the vehicle refinishing industry. You'll develop practical skills in a fully equipped workshop, working on real cars, alongside theory sessions that back up your hands-on learning. To join, you'll need three GCSEs at grades D to G, a Level 1 in Accident Body Repair, and a personal interview.
Who this course is for
If you are looking for a job in Body and Paint industry, then this course could lead to it. The course has been developed to meet the needs of the refinishing industry. You will learn a wide range of relevant practical skills in our fully equipped workshops, working on real cars, backed up with theory sessions.
Entry requirements
You must have :----3 GCSEs at Grades D-G--Record of achievement showing good attendance and punctuality--Personal Interview--Level 1 in Accident Body Repair--The motivation and determination to succeed--Good communication skills.--
What you will learn
You'll apply paint and refinishing products to vehicle bodywork using industry techniques.
You'll prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, and priming.
You'll mix and match paint colours to achieve accurate finishes.
You'll identify and correct common paint defects and faults.
You'll use and maintain spray equipment safely and correctly.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
You'll understand the theory behind refinishing materials and their properties.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a fully equipped workshop, working on real vehicles, supported by theory classes. Assessment is a mix of hands-on practical tasks and written or knowledge-based work. Your attendance and punctuality record is taken into account as part of the course requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City Bristol College Parkway Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vehicle painter. Refinish and respray cars in a body shop.
Accident repair technician. Restore vehicles after collision damage.
Bodyshop painter. Work within a franchised or independent bodyshop.
Refinishing technician. Specialist paint and finish work on vehicles.
Vehicle preparation technician. Prep cars for paint in a repair centre.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Refinishing. The next step for painters wanting to qualify at a higher level and take on more complex refinishing work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Body Repair. Broadens your skills into structural and panel repair alongside paint.
IMI Awards qualifications. Industry-recognised assessments that support career development in the automotive sector.
