Exeter College

This Intermediate Apprenticeship offers a practical approach for those looking for a career in the Automotive body repair and/or refinishing industry working with vehicles that have been damaged in accidents or need repairing. Apprentices will use a brand new electronic Car-O-Liner jig and inverter welding machine and benefit from strong links with our employers.

Apprentices will be working towards achievement of the following:

• Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair - Body Repair
• Level 2 VRQ and VCQ in Vehicle Accident Repair - Body Repair
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Functional Skills in ICT, English and Maths (where applicable)

Topics will include:

• Knowledge and skills of health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
• Knowledge and skills of supporting job roles in the Automotive work environment
• Knowledge and skills in materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the Automotive environment
• Knowledge of motor vehicle construction and materials
• Knowledge and skills in removing and fitting motor mechanical, electrical and trim components to vehicles
• Knowledge and skills in removing and fitting non permanently fixed motor vehicle body panels
• Knowledge and skills in removing and replacing exterior motor vehicle body panels including permanently fixed components
• Knowledge and skills in carrying out minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior body panels
• Knowledge and skills of motor vehicle body metal active gas (MAG) welding techniques
• Knowledge and skills of motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations

• A large modern fully equipped workshop
• A state of the art automotive diagnostic laboratory with test simulators and rigs
• A dedicated IT laboratory with internet access
• Four specific automotive training classrooms
• Meeting and function rooms
• Attached restaurant

To find out about travel options to the Technology Centre click here.

On successful completion of Level 2, you may progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship.

You will need safety boots, overalls and recommended text books and an air fed mask if on Body or paint programmes (can be supplied through the college at a very reasonable cost).