Vehicle Restoration for Beginners

Certificate Automotive

Course Details


Qualification
Certificate
Subject Area
Automotive
Level
Not Applicable
Age Group
19+
Locations

Openshaw Campus
(Full Time - 4 weeks)

Openshaw Campus
(Part Time Non Released - 1 day)

Leaflet Code
L8576

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Week 1
Basic mechanics
• Health and safety essentials
• Basic vehicle checks
• Ignition faults (fuel, spark, compression)
• Brake service
• Steering components
Week 2
Basic Paint preparation and application
• Health and safety essentials
• Preparation of painted/non painted panel
• Application of painted/non painted panel
• Finishing painted panels
Week 3
Basic Body repairs
• Health and safety essentials
• Panel beating techniques
• Preparation and Application of polyester body fillers
• Shaping and finishing techniques (polyester body fillers)
Week 4
Basic fabrication and welding
• Health and safety essentials
• Set up/shut down MAG welding equipment (safety)
• Basic welding faults (practical)
• Welding techniques (butt, lap, plug, fillet joints)

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- £250

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