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B10 PANEL REPAIR REPLACEMENT
B12 BODY JIG COURSE
B50 PRACTICAL MIG & SPOT WELDING
B68 MIG BRAZING
B11 ADVANCED PANEL & JIG REPAIRS
B64 ALUMINIUM & COMPOSITE PANEL REPAIR TECHNIQUES
B64A ALUMINIUM COSMETIC REPAIRS
B64B ALUMINIUM STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
CPD1 CPD PANEL
TA1 ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN
TA1U ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN UPGRADE
TA111 ATA PANEL RETAKES
TA11T ATA PANEL SENIOR TECHNICIAN PREPARATION
TA11 ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN - SENIOR
TA-IT ATA TASK INTENSIVE TRAINING
B10 PANEL REPAIR REPLACEMENT
DURATION 4 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Personnel/Apprentices who are new to the bodyshop and require training on using up to date methods and equipment to achieve a recognised standard.
OBJECTIVES To be able to work logically and to the correct repair procedures, from planning and panel removal, through to replacing a panel. The primary objectives are that the original specification of the vehicle is maintained and to improve the participants' awareness of Health, Safety and Quality requirements, whilst making panel replacement as simple as possible.
NOTE All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individuals ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meet the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety requirements
2) Correlation and preparation of repair data/information
3) Body damage analysis
4) Removal and replacement procedures for panels
5) Correct welding procedures - MIG and resistance spot
6) Eradication of panel defects
7) Cold filling - preparation, application and finishing
8) Correct use of power hand tools
9) Correct alignment of bolted cosmetic panels / doors, bonnets, wings etc.
10) Application of body sealants
11) Quality control requirements
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 16/09/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
27/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
11/10/2010 14/10/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
18/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
25/10/2010 28/10/2010 5 £1,400.00 Nuneaton
01/11/2010 04/11/2010 6 £1,400.00 Nuneaton
01/11/2010 04/11/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
15/11/2010 18/11/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
22/11/2010 25/11/2010 6 £1,400.00 Nuneaton
29/11/2010 02/12/2010 6 £1,400.00 Nuneaton
06/12/2010 09/12/2010 6 £1,400.00 Nuneaton
13/12/2010 16/12/2010 6 £1,400.00 Nuneaton
13/12/2010 16/12/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


B12 BODY JIG COURSE
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop personnel who need to enhance their alignment knowledge and their understanding of vehicle alignment systems.
OBJECTIVES To enable delegates to develop the confidence and skills required to undertake repairs involving moderate to severe accident damage, using body alignment equipment. Practical involvement and full participation by all delegates will be required to ensure the overall success of this course.
NOTE All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individuals ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meet the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety associated to alignment systems
2) Repair data and information
3) Vehicle construction - monocoque and independent chassis
4) Practical use of alignment equipment and ancillary items
5) Creation of data
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
29/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
21/10/2010 22/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
25/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
02/11/2010 03/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
11/11/2010 12/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
29/11/2010 30/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


B50 PRACTICAL MIG & SPOT WELDING
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Personnel who have limited welding experience within the trade.
OBJECTIVES To provide theoretical and practical knowledge of correct welding methods, which will ensure that the original strength and durability of the vehicle remains substantially unaffected and will conform as closely as possible to the original specification.
NOTE Attendance on this course is advised prior to accreditation testing. Own welding mask can be used.

All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individuals ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meet the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety requirements
2) Introduction to high strength steels and galvanised steel
3) Correct maintenance and set-up
4) Welding procedures (MIG and resistance spot)
5) Weld inspection and testing procedures
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
27/09/2010 28/09/2010 4 £700.00 Nuneaton
04/10/2010 05/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
14/10/2010 15/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
18/10/2010 19/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
01/11/2010 02/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
03/11/2010 04/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
09/11/2010 10/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
15/11/2010 16/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
16/11/2010 17/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
17/11/2010 18/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
22/11/2010 23/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
08/12/2010 09/12/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
13/12/2010 14/12/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
13/12/2010 14/12/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


B68 MIG BRAZING
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Personal that have limited, to no experience working with the MIG brazing process. Personal intending to progress onto a senior panel ATA assessment.
OBJECTIVES To demonstrate the techniques used to produce a quality brazed joint. The course provides delegates with a basic introduction and overview of the correct procedure, setup and techniques used in the MIG brazing process.
NOTE This course is highly recommended as a pre ATA course to bring delegates up to speed on modern MIG brazing techniques.

All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individuals ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meet the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety
2) Differences between MAG welding & MIG brazing
3) Where and when it is appropriate to use MIG brazing
4) Machine setup
5) Assessing the quality of the brazed joint
6) Practical brazing
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
22/09/2010 22/09/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
30/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
04/10/2010 04/10/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 20/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
21/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
22/10/2010 22/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
22/10/2010 22/10/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
26/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
24/11/2010 24/11/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
03/12/2010 03/12/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
20/12/2010 20/12/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


B11 ADVANCED PANEL & JIG REPAIRS
DURATION 4 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Body personnel who have at least 3 years? experience within the body repair trade.
OBJECTIVES To reinstate a damaged vehicle to its original specification using the manufacturer?s repair methods. The tools, alignment equipment and materials used are also approved by the manufacturer.
NOTE All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individuals ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meet the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety requirements
2) Correlation and preparation of repair data/information
3) Welding procedures - MIG and resistance spot
4) Panel removal and replacement procedure
5) Realignment of structural panels
6) Corrosion prevention - methods and materials
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
27/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
04/10/2010 07/10/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
25/10/2010 28/10/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
02/11/2010 05/11/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
15/11/2010 18/11/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham
13/12/2010 16/12/2010 6 £1,400.00 Thatcham

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


B64 ALUMINIUM & COMPOSITE PANEL REPAIR TECHNIQUES
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop personnel with limited experience or who are involved in panel repairs on aluminium and SMC.
OBJECTIVES To demonstrate the advantages of basic repair techniques on plastic composite materials and aluminium body panels. The course provides delegates with a basic introduction and overview of the correct procedures for the bonding, welding and rectification of both aluminium and SMC body panels.
NOTE This course is highly recommended as an engineer/repairer course. As a highly practical course, delegates are expected to dress accordingly and bring appropriate footwear.

All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individuals ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meet the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Demonstration and evaluation of repair equipment
2) Component identification and location
3) Repair material availability
4) Eradication of panel damage and tears
5) Welding procedures and techniques
6) Bonding repair procedures
7) Repair methods/techniques
8) Practical exercises
9) Assessing different types of damage
10) Preparation, application and finishing of GRP/SMC fillers
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
20/09/2010 21/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
30/09/2010 01/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
04/10/2010 05/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
14/10/2010 15/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
01/11/2010 02/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
22/11/2010 23/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


B64A ALUMINIUM COSMETIC REPAIRS
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Personal that have limited, to no experience working with aluminium.

Personal intending to progress onto a senior panel ATA assessment.
OBJECTIVES To demonstrate the repair techniques used when performing cosmetic aluminium repairs. The course provides delegates with a basic introduction and overview of the correct procedure for the affective repair of aluminium panels.
NOTE This course is highly recommended as a pre ATA course to bring delegates up to speed on modern aluminium repair techniques.

All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individuals ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meet the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Health and Safety
2) Characteristics of sheet aluminium
3) Aluminium repair processes
4) Working areas
5) Tooling required
6) Heat indictors
7) Eradication of panel damage
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 13/09/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
23/09/2010 23/09/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
30/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
05/10/2010 05/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
08/10/2010 08/10/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
13/10/2010 13/10/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 20/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
28/10/2010 28/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
01/11/2010 01/11/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
19/11/2010 19/11/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
06/12/2010 06/12/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
21/12/2010 21/12/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


B64B ALUMINIUM STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Personnel that have an existing knowledge of aluminium repair processes and are looking to advance onto structural repairs.
Personnel seeking an in-depth knowledge of aluminium joining processes such as aluminium welding, bonding and riveting.
OBJECTIVES To demonstrate the repair techniques used when performing aluminium repairs both with the use of hand tools and dent pulling equipment.
To demonstrate the correct set up and use of aluminium welding equipment.
To demonstrate the joining techniques in use for modern aluminium constructions to include welding, riveting and bonding.
To illustrate the importance of following the correct repair method.
NOTE This course is designed to give an in-depth knowledge of aluminium repairs and is not manufacturer specific.

All Thatcham courses are certificated. This course contains both practical and written assessments on aluminium joining techniques and structural repairs.
CONTENT 1) Health and Safety
2) Characteristics of sheet aluminium
3) Equipment and tooling required for cosmetic and structural repairs
4) Work shop area/booth requirements
5) Classes of repair
6) Cosmetic repairs
7) Structural repairs
8) Riveting, blind rivets & SPRs (Self Piercing Rivets)
9) Bonding
10) Welding
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 14/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
22/09/2010 23/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
29/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
30/09/2010 01/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
04/10/2010 05/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
06/10/2010 07/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
11/10/2010 12/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
18/10/2010 19/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
21/10/2010 22/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
26/10/2010 27/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
01/11/2010 02/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
02/11/2010 03/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
22/11/2010 23/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
01/12/2010 02/12/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
13/12/2010 14/12/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


CPD1 CPD PANEL
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop personnel who want to update or refresh their knowledge
OBJECTIVES To allow delegates to gain knowledge of panel repair processes and modern materials used in vehicle body construction including repair methods.
NOTE All Thatcham courses are certificated with either successfully completed or attended in the text. The certificate issued will be determined by the individual’s ability and the final results of any end-of-course test, to ensure the delegate meets the required standard.
CONTENT 1) The use of Thatcham methods
2) Structural revolution of vehicles
3) Energy displacement paths
4) Different generations of steel
5) Panel joining processes
6) Aluminium repair
7) Corrosion protection
8) Practical welding/brazing demonstrations
9) Destructive testing of welds
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 13/09/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
17/09/2010 17/09/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
23/09/2010 23/09/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
24/09/2010 24/09/2010 5 £350.00 Thatcham
29/09/2010 29/09/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
30/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
18/10/2010 18/10/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 20/10/2010 6 £350.00 Nuneaton
05/11/2010 05/11/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
25/11/2010 25/11/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
08/12/2010 08/12/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
15/12/2010 15/12/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


TA1 ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Click here for more details
OBJECTIVES See above link for further details
NOTE Panel ATA Guidelines for Candidates can be downloaded here.

'Further Guidance for Candidates' from IMI Awards is available here.

To ensure currency of assessments the IMI have stated that no more that 12 months may elapse between the first assessment and the last successful assessment. Therefore once the 12 month period has expired, a delegate will be required to commence all elements of their chosen assessment from the beginning.

CONTENT See above link for further details
ATA CURRICULUM The following courses in the Thatcham training programme provide delegates with practical and theoretical knowledge that underpins some or all of the competencies and skills that are tested in this ATA Assessment:
B10 PANEL REPAIR REPLACEMENT
B12 BODY JIG COURSE
B50 PRACTICAL MIG & SPOT WELDING
B64 ALUMINIUM & COMPOSITE PANEL REPAIR TECHNIQUES
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 14/09/2010 4 £850.00 Thatcham
15/09/2010 16/09/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
22/09/2010 23/09/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
27/09/2010 28/09/2010 3 £850.00 Thatcham
29/09/2010 30/09/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
07/10/2010 08/10/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
21/10/2010 22/10/2010 4 £850.00 Thatcham
27/10/2010 28/10/2010 4 £850.00 Thatcham
10/11/2010 11/11/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
17/11/2010 18/11/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
22/11/2010 23/11/2010 4 £850.00 Thatcham
24/11/2010 25/11/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
01/12/2010 02/12/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton
06/12/2010 07/12/2010 4 £850.00 Thatcham
08/12/2010 09/12/2010 4 £850.00 Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form.

Please indicate on the front sheet of your ATA Application form if your delegate has any special needs that Thatcham need to be aware of.

Also, please indicate your BSI Audit/Inspection date, if you are applying for PAS 125. This will assist us to ensure delegates are offered assessment dates, where possible, prior to the audit/inspection taking place.

Thatcham will require the original copy of the application form for audit purposes, however, customers may also fax their application to us for initial processing to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


TA1U ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN UPGRADE
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Existing panel technician ATA holders who wish to upgrade to senior panel ATA status. Click here for more details
OBJECTIVES To gain senior panel status. Click here for more details
NOTE Panel ATA Guidelines for Candidates can be downloaded here.

'Further Guidance for Candidates' from IMI Awards is available here.

To ensure currency of assessments the IMI have stated that no more that 12 months may elapse between the first assessment and the last successful assessment. Therefore once the 12 month period has expired, a delegate will be required to commence all elements of their chosen assessment from the beginning.

CONTENT
  • PANS 01-01 use of body jig
  • PANS 04-01 MIG Brazing
  • PANS05-01 Repair aluminium cosmetic panel
  • plus Senior Panel knowledge test
ATA CURRICULUM The following courses in the Thatcham training programme provide delegates with practical and theoretical knowledge that underpins some or all of the competencies and skills that are tested in this ATA Assessment:
B12 BODY JIG COURSE
B50 PRACTICAL MIG & SPOT WELDING
B64 ALUMINIUM & COMPOSITE PANEL REPAIR TECHNIQUES
TA1 ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
15/09/2010 15/09/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
16/09/2010 16/09/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
17/09/2010 17/09/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
22/09/2010 22/09/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
23/09/2010 23/09/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
24/09/2010 24/09/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
27/10/2010 27/10/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
10/11/2010 10/11/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
11/11/2010 11/11/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
17/11/2010 17/11/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
24/11/2010 24/11/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
25/11/2010 25/11/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
06/12/2010 06/12/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
15/12/2010 15/12/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
16/12/2010 16/12/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton
17/12/2010 17/12/2010 2 £500.00 Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form.

Please indicate on the front sheet of your ATA Application form if your delegate has any special needs that Thatcham need to be aware of.

Also, please indicate your BSI Audit/Inspection date, if you are applying for PAS 125. This will assist us to ensure delegates are offered assessment dates, where possible, prior to the audit/inspection taking place.

Thatcham will require the original copy of the application form for audit purposes, however, customers may also fax their application to us for initial processing to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


TA111 ATA PANEL RETAKES
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Delegates that have been referred after taking either the ATA Panel Technician(TA2) or the ATA Senior Panel Technician (TA11)
OBJECTIVES To complete the Panel Technician and Senior Panel Technician ATA Accreditation
NOTE We have designed this particular session for any candidates that have been on an ATA and referred. However it is only available for candidates who have been referred on one or two practical elements.

If a candidate has been referred on three or more practical elements, they will be required to resit a whole new assessment from scratch and would therefore need to apply to attend the TA4P sessions.

To ensure currency of assessments the IMI have stated that no more that 12 months may elapse between the first assessment and the last successful assessment. Therefore once the 12 month period has expired, a delegate will be required to commence all elements of their chosen assessment from the beginning.

The price of this assessment will vary depending on the elements that the individual delegate needs to retake. Please discuss the price with our ATA team on 01635 294851
CONTENT See details for ATA Panel Technician (TA1) and
ATA Senior Panel Technician (TA11)
ATA CURRICULUM The following courses in the Thatcham training programme provide delegates with practical and theoretical knowledge that underpins some or all of the competencies and skills that are tested in this ATA Assessment:
TA1 ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
15/09/2010 15/09/2010 3 POA Nuneaton
16/09/2010 16/09/2010 3 POA Nuneaton
22/09/2010 22/09/2010 1 POA Nuneaton
24/09/2010 24/09/2010 3 POA Thatcham
24/09/2010 24/09/2010 2 POA Nuneaton
19/10/2010 19/10/2010 3 POA Thatcham
29/10/2010 29/10/2010 3 POA Thatcham
12/11/2010 12/11/2010 3 POA Nuneaton
26/11/2010 26/11/2010 3 POA Thatcham
10/12/2010 10/12/2010 3 POA Thatcham
16/12/2010 16/12/2010 3 POA Nuneaton
16/12/2010 16/12/2010 3 POA Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form.

Please indicate on the front sheet of your ATA Application form if your delegate has any special needs that Thatcham need to be aware of.

Also, please indicate your BSI Audit/Inspection date, if you are applying for PAS 125. This will assist us to ensure delegates are offered assessment dates, where possible, prior to the audit/inspection taking place.

Thatcham will require the original copy of the application form for audit purposes, however, customers may also fax their application to us for initial processing to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


TA11T ATA PANEL SENIOR TECHNICIAN PREPARATION
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR This course/ coaching session has been developed for senior technicians who don’t require full training but would benefit from update and additional knowledge about certain elements of the senior panel tech ATA, such as aluminium repair, jig system and current panel preparation/ welding procedures.
OBJECTIVES To update and discuss what standards and knowledge is required for successful completion of a senior panel ATA
NOTE This is not an in depth training course but is intended to refine the skills and update what is required for completion of repairs/ procedures to Manufacturers/ Thatcham standards and meeting the ATA criteria.

To ensure currency of assessments the IMI have stated that no more that 12 months may elapse between the first assessment and the last successful assessment. Therefore once the 12 month period has expired, a delegate will be required to commence all elements of their chosen assessment from the beginning.

CONTENT 1) Pre online questions
2) MAG welding Standards/ coaching
3) MIG Brazing requirements/ coaching
4) Spot welding/ coaching
5) Panel repairs
6) Application of body filler/ requirements
7) Aluminium panel repairs/ coaching
8) Jig set-up and data recording/ coaching
9) Panel alignment requirements
10) Welded panel removal replacement procedures
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 14/09/2010 3 £700.00 Nuneaton
13/09/2010 14/09/2010 5 £700.00 Thatcham
20/09/2010 21/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
04/10/2010 05/10/2010 5 £700.00 Thatcham
04/10/2010 05/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
11/10/2010 12/10/2010 5 £700.00 Thatcham
25/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
25/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
25/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
01/11/2010 02/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
01/11/2010 02/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
08/11/2010 09/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
15/11/2010 16/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
22/11/2010 23/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
22/11/2010 23/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
29/11/2010 30/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
06/12/2010 07/12/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
06/12/2010 07/12/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
13/12/2010 14/12/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


TA11 ATA PANEL TECHNICIAN - SENIOR
DURATION 3 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Click here for more details
OBJECTIVES See above link for further details
NOTE Panel ATA Guidelines for Candidates can be downloaded here.

'Further Guidance for Candidates' from IMI Awards is available here.

To ensure currency of assessments the IMI have stated that no more that 12 months may elapse between the first assessment and the last successful assessment. Therefore once the 12 month period has expired, a delegate will be required to commence all elements of their chosen assessment from the beginning.

CONTENT See above link for further details
ATA CURRICULUM The following courses in the Thatcham training programme provide delegates with practical and theoretical knowledge that underpins some or all of the competencies and skills that are tested in this ATA Assessment:
B10 PANEL REPAIR REPLACEMENT
B12 BODY JIG COURSE
B50 PRACTICAL MIG & SPOT WELDING
B64 ALUMINIUM & COMPOSITE PANEL REPAIR TECHNIQUES
TA11T ATA PANEL SENIOR TECHNICIAN PREPARATION
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
15/09/2010 17/09/2010 1 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
15/09/2010 17/09/2010 3 £1,350.00 Thatcham
22/09/2010 24/09/2010 3 £1,350.00 Thatcham
22/09/2010 24/09/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
06/10/2010 08/10/2010 2 £1,350.00 Thatcham
06/10/2010 08/10/2010 3 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
13/10/2010 15/10/2010 4 £1,350.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 22/10/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
26/10/2010 28/10/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
27/10/2010 29/10/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
27/10/2010 29/10/2010 4 £1,350.00 Thatcham
03/11/2010 05/11/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
03/11/2010 05/11/2010 4 £1,350.00 Thatcham
10/11/2010 12/11/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
17/11/2010 19/11/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
24/11/2010 26/11/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
24/11/2010 26/11/2010 4 £1,350.00 Thatcham
01/12/2010 03/12/2010 4 £1,350.00 Thatcham
08/12/2010 10/12/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton
08/12/2010 10/12/2010 4 £1,350.00 Thatcham
15/12/2010 17/12/2010 4 £1,350.00 Nuneaton

Please use the following Booking Form.

Please indicate on the front sheet of your ATA Application form if your delegate has any special needs that Thatcham need to be aware of.

Also, please indicate your BSI Audit/Inspection date, if you are applying for PAS 125. This will assist us to ensure delegates are offered assessment dates, where possible, prior to the audit/inspection taking place.

Thatcham will require the original copy of the application form for audit purposes, however, customers may also fax their application to us for initial processing to book a place on one of the above courses. Please read our Booking Terms and Cancellation Policy.


TA-IT ATA TASK INTENSIVE TRAINING
DURATION 0.5 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Delegates who have been referred after taking either the ATA Technician Accreditation or the ATA Senior Technician Accreditation
OBJECTIVES To undertake intensive training in the task/s relating to the referral items in their particular discipline for the ATA Accreditation
NOTE We have designed this particular session for any delegates that have undertaken an ATA and have been referred. However, it is only available for delegates who have been referred on one or two elements.

The cost of this intensive training will be charged at £195 + vat per delegate.

Once the delegate has attended the intensive training, they will be able to undertake a retake for those referred tasks in their chosen discipline.

The price of a partial retake will vary depending on the particular elements on which the individual delegate has been referred.

If a delegate has been referred on three or more practical elements, it is highly recommended that the delegate attends the Preparation course designed for their relevant discipline, prior to a full retake of their particular assessment.

The IMI have stated that no more that 12 months may elapse between the first assessment and the last successful assessment. Therefore once the 12 month period has expired, a delegate will be required to commence all elements of their chosen assessment from the beginning.
CONTENT See details for ATA Technician or ATA Senior Technician for the delegates chosen discipline in the ATA Registered Bodyshop Technician section of our web site
AVAILABLE DATES No current dates are available.

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