Vehicle Respraying Diploma – Level 2

The next step towards your vehicle respraying career will see you hone your theoretical and practical skillset. Building from the groundwork you laid down during your first year, you will advance to tackle more complex techniques, utilise an array of filling and foundation materials and learn the principles of vehicle diagnosis and customer consultation.

Working to City and Guilds guidelines, this second year course is designed to further build upon your confidence and abilities, giving you a better understanding of how different aspects of the vehicle respraying industry operate and how to practically apply your expanding skillset to the next step in your career.

Again, as with Level 1, you will utilising state of the art equipment and finishes throughout the qualification, gaining a familiarity with the tools, equipment and brands associated with the trade

• What will be studied

  Over the course, you will study:-

  • Essential health and safety
  • Diagnosis and consultation practices
  • How to remove and replace non-weld panels
  • Application of fillers and foundation materials
  • The use of more advanced tools and equipment
  • Refining spray techniques
• What are the entry requirements?

  In order to qualify for entrance onto this course, you will need:-

  • 4 x GCSE's at grade 3 (formerly D) or above, including Maths and English
  • Have completed your Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Respraying
• Where does this course lead to?

  Completion of this course will allow you to move onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship or seek employment in a local body shop. 

• What qualifications will be gained?

  You will achieve a Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Respraying

• How will this course be delivered?

  This practical based course will be delivered through:-

  • Presentations
  • Task-based exercises
  • Practical demonstrations
  • 1:1 support
  • Tutorials and lectures

  You will be working within Kidderminster College's Vocational Skills Centre, where you will be repairing and deconstructing the numerous cars that we have on-site.

  This study programme will be taught over 13 hours over three days.

  Practical work will be carried out at our purpose-built Vocational Training Centre, theoretical and background tutorials will take place on our Main Campus.

  Classes generally run between 9am-5pm but may vary. Timetables will be given to all students during enrolment and induction week.

  This practical course will see you gain industry work experience through tasks, exercises and trips. We aim to organise a visit to the Lechler main site so that you are able to experience different working environments. 

• How will I be assessed?

  Throughout this course, you will be assessed on each unit via:-

  • Practical assignments
  • Coursework
  • Presentations
  • Class work

  You will be awarded a pass or a fail on successful completion of each unit

• How to get a place?
  Fill out our quick and easy application form HERE 
• Other Information:

  Students aged 19+ will be subject to fees. Student finance offers help with Advanced Learner Loans and support to students, please contact Student Services on 01562 512003 or email studentservices@kidderminster.ac.uk for more information and advice.

  This qualification requires:-

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Steel-toe-capped footwear
  • Suitable overalls
  • Twin filament mask

  Whilst on this course we would expect you to bring equipment to classes to assist with completing lesson takes, such as:-

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Memory stick
  • Notepad
• Exam Board:
  City & Guilds

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