Weekend Panelbeating - Intermediate

Program Overview

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This 16-week weekend program, starting July 27, 2024, teaches intermediate panel beating skills using machinery, blocking and wheeling techniques, and welding. It prepares students for entry-level positions as panel beaters, collision repair technicians, or automotive repair technicians. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and personalized training.

Program Outline

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Weekend Panelbeating - Intermediate

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Degree Overview:

This program is the second level of the DIY restorative panel beating program, focusing on learning how to form various body panel shapes using motor body panel forming machinery. You'll fabricate several different shaped body panels while building upon the foundational skills learned in WPAN100.

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Objectives:

• Develop skills in using panel fabrication machinery safely and correctly.
• Master oxygen-acetylene and MIG welding for joining panels.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Correct and safe use of folder and attachments, rollers, power hammers and attachments, jenny swagger, and spot welder.
• Blocking and wheeling panels.
• Oxygen acetylene and MIG welding specific to joining panels.

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Structure:

• 16-week program.
• Offered on weekends.

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Course Schedule:

• Start date: July 27, 2024.

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Individual Modules:

• Module 1: Safe Use of Panel Fabrication Machinery (4 weeks)
• Covers the safe and correct operation of various machinery like folders, rollers, power hammers, and spot welders.
• Module 2: Blocking and Wheeling Panels (4 weeks)
• Teaches techniques for shaping and finishing panels using hand tools.
• Module 3: Oxygen Acetylene and MIG Welding (8 weeks)

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Practical assessments
• Assignments
• Examinations

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Assessment Criteria:

• Safe and competent use of tools and machinery
• Accuracy and quality of work
• Understanding of the theory behind panel beating techniques

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Hands-on practical training
• Demonstrations by instructors
• Individual guidance and feedback

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Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified panel beaters

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Unique Approaches:

• Strong emphasis on hands-on learning
• Personalized training approach

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Careers:

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Career Paths:

• Panel beater
• Collision repair technician
• Automotive repair technician

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Opportunities:

• Work in panel beating workshops, garages, or dealerships
• Start your own panel beating business

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Outcomes:

• The fees for 2024 are $1,273.