Overview
The main areas you will study include health and safety, tools and measuring devices, permanent and non-permanent body panels, metal active gas (MAG) welding techniques, spot welding operations, vehicle construction and materials and metal inert gas (MIG) brazing operations.
This is a full-time course taught between Edinburgh College’s automotive workshops and classroom areas over one year. Workshop learning will allow you to work on live vehicles to best simulate a real working environment. The workshops have all the necessary resources for you to fully engage in the motor vehicle industry.
Outcomes
The Accident Repair Body Principles course at Edinburgh College will ensure you are well-prepared for employment in the automotive industry. This qualification is part of the knowledge component (technical certificate) of the IMI Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Framework. This means upon completion of this course you can apply for a Modern Apprentice.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:- Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
- Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment
- Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
- Non-Permanently Fixed Motor Vehicle Body Panels
- Exterior Motor Vehicle Body Panels Including Permanently Fixed Components
- Minor Motor Vehicle Exterior Body Panel Repairs
- Motor Vehicle Body Metal Active Gas (MAG) Welding Techniques
- Motor Vehicle Body Resistance Spot Welding Operations
- Motor Vehicle Construction and Materials
- Motor Vehicle Body Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Brazing Operations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IMI Level 1 Diploma (or equivalent) in Vehicle Accident Repair; or
- National 4 in Mathematics, English and a Science or Technical subject are recommended; or
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the industry
You will be invited to the College for an interview.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.