Motor - Vehicle Body Repairs - Apprenticeship - Bolton Street
As a vehicle body repairer, your work will involve repairing damage to the bodywork of cars, trucks and coaches, ranging from scratches, dents and rust to major accident damage.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
4 years.
This apprenticeship is a 4 year programme consisting of 7 phases. 4 on-the-job and 3 off-the-job in a training facility.
Entry Requirements
To become an apprentice in Ireland you must be hired by an employer. Apprenticeship employers are formally approved by SOLAS in advance of employing apprentices. Apprentices get a formal contract of employment as part of their apprenticeship.
Full eligibility criteria for this apprenticeship are available in the Apprenticeship brochure, please see Application Weblink below.
Careers / Further progression
With this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified vehicle body repairer, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Vehicle Body Repairs.
You may then choose to work as a vehicle body repairer in the motor industry, in garages with vehicle repair facilities and in ‘specialised’ repair shops.
Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, self-employed business owners, technical trainers, instructors, lecturers, teachers and more.
Further information
Bolton Street (Beresford Street)
Apprentices complete two of their three phases of off-the-job training in a higher education institution. A student contribution must be paid for this part of the training.
The amount of the student contribution is a proportion of the annual student contribution paid by students who are attending a full-time course in higher education. The student contribution is paid directly to the higher education institution.
The student contribution for this apprenticeship is €1,000 for Phase 4 and €1,000 for Phase 6.
For further information, contact your local Education and Training board.
What does a Vehicle Body Repairer do?
As a vehicle body repairer, your work will involve repairing damage to the bodywork of cars, trucks and coaches, ranging from scratches, dents and rust to major accident damage. This may involve hammering out dents or filling with body solder or plastic fillers.
The vehicle body repairer requires a comprehensive knowledge of vehicle body construction and the work involves assessment of damage and preparation of estimates, body panel repair and replacement, body alignment, spray painting and customised alterations.
Computerised and electronically-controlled systems will be an important aspect of your job.
By the end of your training, you will be able to:
• Carry out the fabrication of part panels and shaping of sheet metal on a workbench themselves before welding it into place
• Apply primers such as etch primer, filler primer and surface primers
• Spray paint and prepare new or repaired panels as per manufacturer’s instructions
• Complete paint finishing and polishing as per manufacturer’s instructions, including advanced/special paint finishes and smart repairs
• Carry out plastic repairs and composites including carbon fibre repairs
• Work with a variety of specialised hand and power tools.
SOLAS Trade Code: 53
Level: 6
Award: National Craft Certificate Apprenticeship
SOLAS
Tel: + 353 (01) 533 2500
Apprenticeship: appship@solas.ie