Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-07-27 | - |
Program Overview
The Weekend Panelbeating - Beginners course at Ara Institute of Canterbury empowers car and motorcycle enthusiasts with the skills to perform their own bodywork repairs. Through hands-on instruction and practical exercises, participants learn techniques for smoothing, shrinking, filling, and welding metal, as well as preventing and repairing corrosion. The course provides a foundation for hobbyists and enthusiasts, and can also lead to career opportunities in the panelbeating industry.
Program Outline
It provides participants with the skills and knowledge needed to:
- Identify vehicle bodywork construction
- Smooth, shrink, fill, and metal a repair
- Identify and prevent corrosion
- Repair minor damage
- Identify and use MIG and oxyacetylene welding plants The course content covers the following modules: Each module includes a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical exercises, allowing participants to apply their learnings to real-world scenarios.
Assessment:
Assessment in this course is based on a combination of practical demonstrations, written assignments, and a final project. Participants are required to demonstrate their skills in performing various panelbeating tasks, as well as their understanding of the theoretical concepts covered throughout the course.
Teaching:
The course is taught by experienced and qualified instructors who have a passion for panelbeating. The teaching methods include a mix of lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, and group discussions. The instructors are committed to providing students with individual support and guidance throughout the course.
Careers:
While this course is primarily designed for hobbyists and enthusiasts who want to repair their own vehicles, it can also provide a foundation for a career in the panelbeating industry. Graduates can pursue opportunities as panelbeaters, automotive technicians, or restoration specialists.
Other:
- The course fee for 2024 is $1,132.
- Participants are required to provide their own safety equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection. The comprehensive curriculum, experienced instructors, and practical focus make this course ideal for those who want to gain the ability to perform their own bodywork repairs.