Diploma in Automotive Repair (Body and Paint)

Institute: Institute of Engineering and Transport

Department: Land Transport Department

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: MV3-A01-23
MQF Level: Level 3
Credits: 60 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Apprenticeship
Duration: 1 Year

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 Prospects

Car Paint Sprayer,
Panel Beater,
Sprayer in the Aviation Industry

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
Any MCAST MQF Level 2 Foundation Certificate

OR

2 SEC / SSC&P 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 Important matters to be noted and considered:

When submitting online application for this course, a scan of the original and official Colour Vision Test result needs to be uplaoded together with all other documentation required.

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Updated: 2025-06-06