Diploma in Automotive Repair (Body and Paint)
MV3-A01-25 · Institute of Engineering and Transport · Land Transport Department
Apprenticeship
Course Description
This programme is intended for learners with or without knowledge and experience of the automotive industry. Learners will learn how to work on vehicle accident repair tasks on body work under minimal supervision. The course will also provide the learners with the skills required to carry out paint repairs to the manufacturers’ specifications. They will thus gain a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in automotive accident repair (panel beating) together with body paint principles. Learners will be expected to carry out effective housekeeping practices to work effectively within the automotive industry. They will also learn how to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement of exterior vehicle panels and paint jobs. Learners will also be expected to improve their knowledge of key skills subjects such as Mathematics, English, Maltese, Information Technology.
Career Opportunities
- Car Paint Sprayer,
- Panel Beater,
- Sprayer in the Aviation Industry
Entry Requirements
Internal Progression Route…
- Any MCAST MQF Level 2 Foundation Certificate
OR
2 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3
Applicants must present an official document, showing a positive clearance following a Colour Vision Assessment / Test.
Other notes related to this programme
When submitting online application for this course, a scan of the original and official Colour Vision Test result needs to be uploaded together with all other documentation required.
An Applicant aged 19 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route. Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling). Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances. Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.
Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.
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