Academy Collision Repair
Construction
A course by
UCOL
Discover if a career in motor vehicle repair is right for you, while still in secondary school with the UCOL Academy Collision Repair Programme. Gain hands-on experience in automotive panel and paint skills.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 35 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
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Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle
Undertake standard checks to assess vehicle condition and servicing needs.
Remove and refit road wheels
Safely remove and reinstall wheels on a vehicle.
Demonstrate knowledge of collision repair tools and equipment
Recognise and appropriately use tools and equipment common to the collision repair industry.
What You're Signing Up For
The UCOL Academy Collision Repair Programme introduces secondary school students to the core concepts and skills necessary for collision repair and automotive refinishing. Students will explore techniques such as masking, sanding, repairing minor panel damage, the use of industry tools, interior and exterior vehicle parts, and health and safety practices. The programme supports students in working towards NCEA Level 2 while providing a firsthand taste of the automotive industry.
Course Content
- Masking and use of primers
- Application and sanding of fillers
- Sanding techniques
- Basic repairs to vehicle panels
- Tools and equipment for collision repair
- Health and safety in the workshop
- Petrol and fuel systems basics
- Operation of two and four-stroke petrol and diesel engines
- Cooling system maintenance
- Repairing minor panel damage
- Familiarity with interior and exterior motor body parts
- Knowledge of fastening systems and how to use them
- Basic work habits and safe work practices
What you need to know first
Year 11-13 secondary school learner (NZ Citizen, permanent resident, or with suitable visa for school enrollment)
Application via participating school
Recommended: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Construction, Mechanical Technologies, English, Digital Technologies
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Automotive
Panel and Paint
Collision Repair
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in automotive repair workshops
Workshop assistant
Panel and paint technician trainee
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