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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
3 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Collision Repair | Metal Fabrication | Metal Trades
Area of study
Manufacturing and Processing
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-07-27-
About Program

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.
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