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Motor Light Vehicle Body Repair (Level 3 Apprenticeship)

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Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Course Overview

An auto body repairer works in a specialist garage which is dedicated to repair. 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:• assessing damage and deciding how to repair it• removing damaged panels or parts for repair• smoothing out minor dents in panels• 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
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Springtown

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  • Course: Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Level 3 Apprenticeship NI Motor Light Vehicle Body Repair
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown

Course Modules

  • Competency in removing and Replacing Structural Body Panels
  • Competency in Motor Vehicle Major Panel Repairs
  • Competency in Rectifying Vehicle Misalignment
  • Competency motor Vehicle Body Mechanical Fastening Devices
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

GCSE Maths, English & ICT at Grade C or above/equivalent Ess.skills and Level 2 vocational qualification in Light Vehicle Body Repair. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025 and a level 2 in vehicle accident and repair prior to entry. This course will run subject to numbers.

ROI Requirements

Leaving Certificate English, Maths & ICT at Grade O4 or above and Level 2 vocational qualification in Light Vehicle Body Repair. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. This course will run subject to numbers.

Work Placement

You are employed so you attend NWRC 1 day/week to complete Level 3 qualification and will also be assessed in workplace by NWRC Assessor.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - Students must provide their own PPE required for workshop activities safety boots & overalls

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion of level 3 qualification it is possible to progress to Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications.

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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