Level 1 in Vehicle Accident Repair

The Vehicle Accident Repair course is designed for you if you’re interested in starting or developing a career in the vehicle accident repair industry. It provides a strong introduction to the skills and standards required to work within vehicle body repair, paint and refinishing, or mechanical trim roles.

You’ll learn how to prepare and paint a variety of vehicle surfaces to industry standards, developing attention to detail and professional working practices. The course also focuses on repair techniques, including preparing and applying fillers to restore damaged surfaces.

Learning is practical and hands-on, helping you build confidence in workshop environments while developing an understanding of safe and effective working methods. You’ll be challenged to produce high-quality work and supported to reach your full potential.

Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and online theory examinations, allowing you to demonstrate both your technical ability and underpinning knowledge.

Course Highlights:

• Practical, hands-on vehicle accident repair training
• Introduction to paint preparation and application
• Development of body repair and surface finishing skills
• Focus on industry standards and professional practice
• Ideal starting point for automotive repair careers

Course Units:

• Health and safety in the automotive workshop

• Surface preparation for painting

• Paint application techniques

• Repairing damaged vehicle panels

• Use of fillers and finishing materials

• Professional standards in vehicle accident repair

This is a practical programme combining workshop-based learning and classroom sessions. Teaching focuses on developing technical skills and safe working practices in realistic repair environments.

Maths and English at 1(G) or above

On successful completion, you can progress to Level 2 vehicle accident repair or motor vehicle qualifications, apprenticeships within the automotive industry, or entry-level roles within vehicle body repair, paint and refinishing, or mechanical trim.