VEHICLE BODY REPAIR Level 2 Traineeship

Level 2
Traineeship
Portadown Campus

Overview

The Level 2 Traineeship in Vehicle Body Repair is a practical and theoretical course where students will learn some of the key skills required for a career in the motor industry. Learners can experience a wide variety of body repair activities, including body repair, welding and panel work.

Throughout the traineeship, participants will learn the fundamental principles of vehicle body repair, including panel repair and replacement, dent removal, surface preparation, and painting techniques. Students will also gain an understanding of different types of vehicle body materials, repair tools and equipment, as well as health and safety regulations related to vehicle body repair work.

Students will develop their transversal skills such as problem solving, time management, teamwork, communication and entrepreneurship.

This course provides vocationally related knowledge and skills which will improve employability within these vocations. Successful completion of units or the full award can contribute to the achievement of a VCQ when vocationally employed.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English – both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English language or literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cycle must have achieved 4 merits or above to facilitate entry to level 2 courses. Enhanced entry grades for maths and English apply in certain subject areas. These will be discussed with applicants following receipt of their application.
On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Introductory Phase.
During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams), applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.
The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.

Please note that entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas.

Module will include:

Basic Engineering - Bench Fitting
Motor Vehicle Body Construction and Materials
Mechanical Fastening Operations
Removing and Fitting Panels
Exterior Body Panel Repair
Welding Techniques

Assessment in the Level 2 Traineeship is based on a combination of practical tasks, written assignments and online tests. Summative skills testing will be used to showcase practical skills and embed competition. Trainees will demonstrate their competence through practical tasks, such as panel repair, dent removal, welding exercises, and painting projects. They will also be required to complete written assignments and online tests to assess their understanding of vehicle body repair principles and techniques.

On successful completion of the traineeship, students will have gained the relevant qualifications to progress to a Level 3 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Further Education programme within the College.

Upon successful completion of the Vehicle Body Repair Level 2 Traineeship, individuals will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue entry-level positions in the vehicle body repair industry. Apprentices may find employment opportunities with automotive repair shops, bodywork facilities, or vehicle restoration companies. They may work on various vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, contributing to the repair and restoration of vehicle bodywork.