Level 1 Vehicle Accident Repair Multiskilled


  • Start Date: 01/09/2025
  • Course is for: School Leaver
  • Course Length: 1 Year
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If you’re not sure if you want to work as a mechanic or a body and paint repairer then this course is ideal for you.

Through a range of practical sessions you’ll get a taste of both to help you decide and prepare you for your next level of study.

You’ll gain the basic skills you need as well as developing your employability, communication and social skills.

This Vehicle Accident Repair (Multi-Skilled) course is the perfect introduction to body repair, paint application, mechanical, electrical and trim.

You will work on the latest vehicles including EV and hybrid.

You will work within dedicated workshops, learning about metal preparation techniques and body fillers.

Assessment

You will be assessed via observation of practical activity, supported by verbal questioning and the completion of a practical assessment workbook which will contain a variety of practical tasks and knowledge based questions to cover all learning modules.

You will also undertake online multiple choice tests which will be graded as pass, merit, or distinction.

There will be an additional cost of £26.50 for safety boots and coveralls.

You will study in our state-of-the-art Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics on Team Valley in Gateshead.

This academy is fully equipped with dedicated vehicle maintenance workshops, body shop, two spray painting booths, welding facilities and a rolling road as well as social spaces and a café.

Our teaching team are all industry experts with many years of experience working in the automotive sector.

We’re connected to some of the best known employers in the region including:

  • Halfords
  • Arriva
  • Go North East
  • Bristol Street Motors
  • Bells Trucks
  • Nationwide Accident Repair
  • CF Recovery as well a number of small independent specialist dealers such as Aston Workshop.

This means you’ll be plugged into the world of work from day one and get the opportunity to learn first hand what employers are looking for in new recruits and apprentices.

You’ll also take part in work experience, working as part of a professional team.

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