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Motor Light Vehicle Body Repair (Level 2 Apprenticeship)

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Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Course Overview

Fast facts: Collision damage is more than skin deep When your car hits an obstacle, that impact goes through the entire vehicle, bending or breaking body panels, frame components, wheels, interior pieces, and drivetrain parts. The work is often divided between major and minor collision damage and your skills will always be in demand.Your day-to-day duties may include:• filling small holes or rusted areas with filler• making body panels and sections, and welding them into place• refinishing the repair to match surrounding areas• keeping a record of all work completed to show customers European Projects and the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK Competitions. Participation in competition and winning awards enhances the student’s Curriculum Vitae and may lead to exciting employment opportunities.Students who enter programme without Maths, English and ICT at grade C or above must also attend additional essential skills which allows for progression to Level 3.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Springtown

Important Message

If you are interested in applying for this course for 24/25 academic year, please email admissions@nwrc.ac.uk for more information. Applications for September 2025 will open soon.!

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  • Course: Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Level 2 Apprenticeship NI Motor Light Vehicle Body Repair
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
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Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown

Course Modules

  • Level 2 diploma in vehicle accident repair VCQ/VRQ
  • Health and Safety
  • Fabrication tools and measuring devices
  • Removing and fitting non permanently fixed motor vehicle body panels
  • Removing and replacing exterior motor vehicle body panels including permanently fixed components
  • Minor motor vehicle exterior body panel repairs
  • Motor Vehicle body (MAG) welding
  • Motor vehicle body resistant spot welding operations
  • Removing and fitting motor mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) components to vehicle
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to a additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. Applicants that require Ess. skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day form work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes @nwrc available prior to September 2024.

ROI Requirements

Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. Applicants that require Ess. skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day form work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes @nwrc available prior to September 2023.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

You are employed so you attend NWRC 1 day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed in workplace by NWRC Assessor. You may also be required to attend college on days outside of the normal class day should Ess. skills be required.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - PPE required for workshop activities safety boots & overalls college cover the cost

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion of level 2 qualification it is possible to progress and undertake a level 3 through Apprenticeship NI.

Career Prospects

Salary GuideStarter: £15,000 to £18,000Experienced: £20,000 to £25,000Highly Experienced: Up to £30,000With experience, you could become a lead fitter or technician, or move into supervisory and body-shop management positions in larger firms.You could also set up your own business and move into mobile repair.Your lecturers have all been Apprentices and worked their way from Industry to Education.

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