What will I learn?
You'll learn about:
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Minor Panel Damage Repairs
- Paintless Dent Removal Techniques
- Vehicle Paint Preparation
- Spray Gun Components and Maintenance
- Primer Preparation and Application Techniques
- Vehicle Exterior Valeting and Detailing
- Vehicle Interior Valeting and Detailing
What qualifications do I need?
It is recommended that candidates have a National 4 Grade in Maths, English and a Science based subject, this may be waived dependant on personal statement detailing candidate experience, maturity and interest in working in the retail automotive industry at the discretion of the department.
Access to a laptop/digital device and an internet connection will be advantageous.
This course is unit certification only.
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course, you'll have the skills needed to get an entry level role in the motor vehicle industry.
Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as: Level 2 IMI Diploma in Vehicle Body Repair or Level 2 IMI Vehicle Spray Painting Principles.
SCQF 4
Programme Information
Start: January
End: June
Duration: 18 weeks
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Would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at West College Scotland, Finnart Street campus. Your guidance, support, and dedication to teaching have played a vital role in my learning journey. The encouragement and knowledge you provide every day have helped me grow both personally and professionally.
Thank you all for your continued support and for helping me move forward in my career.
I would like to say thank you to my lecturers at West College Scotland for helping me with this journey to my apprenticeship.
I feel like the teaching methods are easy to follow and the instructions are clear which makes learning easier.
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