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Level 2 Vehicle Body Repair Course in Bristol

Cost£2,085.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Vehicle Body Repair in Bristol. Classes run at City Bristol College Parkway Centre, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers preparation work, body repair techniques, and bare metal repairs. You'll develop practical skills in fully equipped workshops, backed up with classroom theory sessions. There are also visits to active bodyshops. You'll need three GCSEs at grades D to G to apply, and you'll have a personal interview as part of the process.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Accident Repair, Body Principles.

Who this course is for

If you are looking for a career in the Body and Paint industry, this course is the ideal starting point. During the course you will learn a wide range of relevant practical skills in our fully equipped workshops, covering preparation, body repair, and bare metal repairs. These skills will then be backed up with theory sessions in the classroom. It is not all work though, you will be given the opportunity to go on external visits to active workshops.

Entry requirements

You must have :----3 GCSEs at Grades D-G--Record of achievement showing good attendance and punctuality--Personal Interview--The motivation and determination to succeed--Good communication skills.--

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare vehicle surfaces for repair.
  • You'll practise body repair techniques on damaged panels.
  • You'll carry out bare metal repairs.
  • You'll understand the theory behind accident repair processes.
  • You'll develop skills in a fully equipped workshop environment.
  • You'll gain insight into how active bodyshops operate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the college's workshops and theory lessons in the classroom. Assessment is based on your practical work and your understanding of the underpinning knowledge. You'll also take part in visits to working bodyshops to see industry practice in action.

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

  • Bodyshop Technician, repairs and restores damaged vehicle bodywork.
  • Panel Technician, straightens and reshapes vehicle panels after collision damage.
  • Vehicle Damage Technician, assesses and carries out structural and cosmetic repairs.
  • Accident Repair Technician, works across preparation, repair, and finishing stages.
  • Bodyshop Apprentice, earns while building skills in a commercial workshop.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Damage Repair, the next step for technicians wanting to take on more complex repairs and supervisory roles.
  • City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations, valued by employers for skilled-worker recognition.
  • An apprenticeship in Vehicle Damage and Paint, combining work and study at a higher level.
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