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B51 BSI WELDING ACCREDITATION MIG/SPOT
B35 COSMETIC VEHICLE TRIM & REPAIRS
B14 PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL
B66 INTENSIVE WELDING & TEST
M30 BODY REPAIR APPRECIATION
B65 ON SITE WELDING MIG/SPOT ACCREDITATION
B67 NEW GENERATION STEELS
B31 BODY MECHANICAL & TRIM
B67.1 NEW GENERATION STEELS - PRACTICAL
B67.2 NEW GENERATION STEELS - THEORETICAL
BM16 POWER UNIT & SUSPENSION - REMOVAL AND REFIT
BM19 ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS
BM23 L.P.G. AWARENESS
BE01 NEWLY RECRUITED MOTOR ENGINEER
MV01 MODERN VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL
SRS1 SRS & TRIM FOR CONSTABULARIES
CR1 COLLISION REPAIR METHODS ADAPTATION
EVH1 EV & HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM HANDLING
B36 SMART REPAIRS
B51 BSI WELDING ACCREDITATION MIG/SPOT
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Technicians with MIG and spot welding experience who require BSI certification.
OBJECTIVES To achieve the welding standard for BSI Accreditation.
NOTE Test results/certificates will be forwarded to the candidate's employer.

All Thatcham Welding Accreditations are valid for a period of 2 years from the date of the test.

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) Equipment set-up and familiarisation
3) Practical welding test
4) Assessment to BSI 1140 and BSI 4872
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
10/09/2010 10/09/2010 6 £375.00 Nuneaton
16/09/2010 16/09/2010 6 £375.00 Nuneaton
29/09/2010 29/09/2010 6 £375.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 20/10/2010 6 £375.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 20/10/2010 6 £375.00 Thatcham
26/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £375.00 Nuneaton
29/10/2010 29/10/2010 6 £375.00 Thatcham
05/11/2010 05/11/2010 6 £375.00 Thatcham
18/11/2010 18/11/2010 6 £375.00 Nuneaton
24/11/2010 24/11/2010 6 £375.00 Thatcham
15/12/2010 15/12/2010 6 £375.00 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.


B35 COSMETIC VEHICLE TRIM & REPAIRS
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Vehicle preparation operatives, repairers, car sales, fleet operations and hire companies.
OBJECTIVES To demonstrate the advantages of using the latest repair methods of low cost renewal, refurbishment and repair of various trim items.
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) Cosmetic repairs to bumpers
3) Soft trim repairs
4) Vinyl repairs
5) Plastic component repairs
6) Current equipment review
7) Practical exercises in all aspects of SMART repairs
8) Glass repairs in accordance with MOT test
9) Equipment and products available for conducting SMART repairs
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
14/09/2010 15/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
27/09/2010 28/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
08/11/2010 09/11/2010 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.


B14 PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop Personnel who have limited or no experience in Paintless Dent Removal.
OBJECTIVES To provide delegates with an introduction to Paintless Dent Removal principles and practices. To gain background knowledge in the removal of minor imperfections (dings & dents) from vehicle bodies without damaging the paint surface. This course has a high practical content.
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) Assessing and identifying repairable dents
3) Selection and care of tools
4) Skills practices
5) De-nibbing techniques
6) Tool manufacturing
7) Inspection procedures
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 14/09/2010 4 £700.00 Thatcham
24/11/2010 25/11/2010 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.


B66 INTENSIVE WELDING & TEST
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Personnel who have at least 3 years’ welding experience.
OBJECTIVES To achieve welding standard for BS 4872 and BS 1140.
NOTE This is a practical course with tests.

All Thatcham Welding Accreditations are valid for a period of 2 years from the date of the test.

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.

Test results/certificates will be forwarded to the candidate's employer.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety requirements
2) Welding procedures MIG and Spot
3) Correct maintenance and set-up of equipment
4) Practical demonstration and exercises
5) Testing procedures
6) BS Spot Test (1140)
7) BS MIG Test (4872)
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
29/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
29/09/2010 30/09/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
06/10/2010 07/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
25/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
15/11/2010 16/11/2010 6 £700.00 Nuneaton
15/11/2010 16/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
09/12/2010 10/12/2010 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.


M30 BODY REPAIR APPRECIATION
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Personnel with little or no practical knowledge of vehicle accident repair procedures. Ideal for candidates planning to attend the ?Introduction to Estimating? course, who have not previously worked as panel or paint technicians.
OBJECTIVES To achieve an understanding of modern vehicle construction and how various repair techniques are used in the workshop to rectify damaged vehicles.
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) Manufacturer processes - Body and paint
2) Vehicle construction
3) Health and Safety in relation to the vehicle repairs
4) Body repair procedures
5) Equipment specifically for body repairs
6) Vehicle inspection and damage analysis
7) Methodology of component removal and replacement
8) Refinishing methods and procedures
9) Practical assignments
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
07/10/2010 08/10/2010 5 £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.


B65 ON SITE WELDING MIG/SPOT ACCREDITATION
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR As above BSI course.
OBJECTIVES To achieve welding standard for BSI Accreditation.
NOTE On Site Welding Accreditation dates are arranged subject to demand and will be delivered at the customer's venue.
Dates agreed for a group of up to 4 delegates will be costed at £500 + expenses + vat.
Dates agreed for a group of 5 or 6 delegates will be costed at £750 + expenses + vat

If a customer has more that six delegates, it would require a second day, which will be charged at a further £750 + vat.

To arrange a convenient date please contact Thatcham Automotive Academy to discuss your requirement in more detail .

All Thatcham Welding Accreditations are valid for a period of 2 years from the date of the test.

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.

Test results/certificates will be forwarded to the candidate's employer.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety requirements
2) Equipment set-up and familiarisation
3) Practical welding test
4) Assessment to BSI 1140 and BSI 4872
AVAILABLE DATES No current dates are available.

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B67 NEW GENERATION STEELS
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR This course is designed for insurance and bodyshop personnel whose job role is to evaluate and repair accident damaged vehicles, who require furthering their knowledge and updating in manufacturers and repair procedures associated to new generation materials.
OBJECTIVES The course aims to provide a practical understanding of new generation materials and processes in accordance with vehicle manufacturer's specification and repair procedures.
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) Vehicle construction and methods
2) Component identification and locality
3) Repair specification and procedures
4) Demonstration and evaluation of repair equipment
5) New welding processes and methods
6) Body manufacturing processes and repair techniques
7) Joining technologies
8) Safety and key structural elements
9) Practical exercises
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
09/09/2010 10/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
15/09/2010 16/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
20/09/2010 21/09/2010 5 £700.00 Thatcham
27/09/2010 28/09/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
07/10/2010 08/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
03/11/2010 04/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
24/11/2010 25/11/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
09/12/2010 10/12/2010 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.


B31 BODY MECHANICAL & TRIM
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Technicians with little or no experience in trimming procedures.
OBJECTIVES To reinstate the original vehicle trim quality and safety using the most efficient equipment and materials as approved by manufacturers. Practical involvement and full participation by all personnel 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 requirements
2) PPE
3) SRS awareness
4) Method for removal and refit
5) Tools/Equipment required
6) Specific requirements after Removal and Refit
7) Practical Removal and Refit of
- Bumper Front/Rear
- Lights Front/Rear + Alignment
- Door trim panel
- Drop glass
- Tailgate trim
- Seat
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
01/12/2010 01/12/2010 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.


B67.1 NEW GENERATION STEELS - PRACTICAL
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR This course is designed for insurance and bodyshop personnel whose job role is to evaluate and repair accident damaged vehicles, who require furthering their knowledge and updating in manufacturers and repair procedures associated to new generation materials.
OBJECTIVES The course aims to provide a practical understanding of new generation materials and processes in accordance with vehicle manufacturer's specification and repair procedures.
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) Vehicle construction and methods
2) Component identification and locality
3) Repair specification and procedures
4) Demonstration and evaluation of repair equipment
5) New welding processes and methods
6) Body manufacturing processes and repair techniques
7) Joining technologies
8) Safety and key structural elements
9) Composite materials and solutions
10) Practical exercises
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:
B67.2 NEW GENERATION STEELS - THEORETICAL
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
09/09/2010 09/09/2010 5 £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.


B67.2 NEW GENERATION STEELS - THEORETICAL
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR This course is designed for insurance and bodyshop personnel whose job role is to evaluate and repair accident damaged vehicles, who require furthering their knowledge and updating in manufacturers and repair procedures associated to new generation materials.
OBJECTIVES The course aims to provide a practical understanding of new generation materials and processes in accordance with vehicle manufacturer?s specification and repair procedures.
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) Vehicle construction and methods
2) Component identification and locality
3) Repair specification and procedures
4) Demonstration and evaluation of repair equipment
5) New welding processes and methods
6) Body manufacturing processes and repair techniques
7) Joining technologies
8) Safety and key structural elements
9) Composite materials and solutions
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
01/10/2010 01/10/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
04/10/2010 04/10/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
22/10/2010 22/10/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
03/12/2010 03/12/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
07/12/2010 07/12/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
13/12/2010 13/12/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
14/12/2010 14/12/2010 8 £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.


BM16 POWER UNIT & SUSPENSION - REMOVAL AND REFIT
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop technicians with limited experience whose duties involve the removal and installation of power units and axles along with associated components.
OBJECTIVES To demonstrate efficient methods of removal and installation of power units and axles to comply with manufacturers? specifications and procedures, and the use of special tools and equipment available to complete these tasks.
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) Repair data
3) Logical approach
4) Unit removal and installation
5) Quality control requirements
6) Correct use of special tools
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
04/11/2010 05/11/2010 8 £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.


BM19 ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Technicians who have a basic knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and wish to advance their diagnostic and rectification skills.
OBJECTIVES To provide a theoretical and practical understanding of fault diagnosis and rectification to manufacturers? recognised standards on all aspects of vehicle electrical systems. This course contains practical content and full participation by delegates will be required.
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 meets the required standard.
CONTENT 1) Health & Safety implications
2) Component familiarisation
3) Overview of systems
4) Diagnostic techniques
5) Damage assessment
6) Rectification procedures
7) Correct component application
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 14/09/2010 8 £700.00 Thatcham
20/09/2010 21/09/2010 5 £700.00 Thatcham
30/09/2010 01/10/2010 8 £700.00 Thatcham
05/10/2010 06/10/2010 8 £700.00 Thatcham
18/10/2010 19/10/2010 8 £700.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 21/10/2010 8 £700.00 Thatcham
03/11/2010 04/11/2010 8 £700.00 Thatcham
17/11/2010 18/11/2010 8 £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.


BM23 L.P.G. AWARENESS
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop technicians with little or no experience of LPG technology and repair procedures who wish to further their understanding in this area.
OBJECTIVES To allow technicians to carry out body repairs to vehicles converted to run on LPG. To remove the fuel tank, repair the vehicle, re-instate the fuel tank and check the system operation in accordance with Health & Safety requirements. The practical operations included in this course will follow safe working practices for the removal and reinstallation of LPG components to vehicles.
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) Overview of LPG systems
2) Health & Safety requirements
3) Reclamation of fuel
4) Specialist equipment
5) Recharge of system
6) Leakage testing procedure
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
08/10/2010 08/10/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 20/10/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
28/10/2010 28/10/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
08/11/2010 08/11/2010 8 £350.00 Thatcham
15/12/2010 15/12/2010 8 £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.


BE01 NEWLY RECRUITED MOTOR ENGINEER
DURATION 3 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Newly recruited motor engineers and vehicle estimators
OBJECTIVES This foundation course covers the basic theoretical and practical knowledge required by motor engineers and vehicle estimators, including Thatcham working practices and repair techniques; the development of the motor repair industry; and a basic overview of insurance principles and proceedures.
NOTE All delegates should bring the following: Thatcham Repair Time Schedules, Thatcham Paint Material Cost Guide, Glass?s or CAP Guide, a calculator, your client profile information and any relevant information you feel would be of benefit while attending this course.

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) Repair methods, principles and techniques
2) Introduction to Thatcham Times
3) Familiarisation with TTS and TPS data
4) Overview of computer appraising
5) Demonstration & evaluation of repair equipment
6) Vehicle valuation (generic) and analysis of data
7) Salvage categorisation and legislation
8) Practical assignments
9) Auditing procedures (generic) for vehicle repairs, estimates and times
10) Cost analysis of repair vs. replacement
11) Compiling an estimate form
12) New materials/repair methods
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
20/09/2010 22/09/2010 6 £1,050.00 Thatcham
20/10/2010 22/10/2010 6 £1,050.00 Thatcham
06/12/2010 08/12/2010 6 £1,050.00 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.


MV01 MODERN VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Emergency services personnel
OBJECTIVES Delegates will be aware of modern vehicle construction, modern materials used in manufacture and active and passive safety systems found in modern vehicles.

Delegates also to be advised on suggested cut lines for extracting occupants, and the safety issues working around the SRS Systems, and the safe working practices associated with hybrid vehicles.
NOTE Course includes:
  • Delegate workbooks and relevant literature
  • Full refreshments
CONTENT 1) Vehicle construction
2) Materials used in the manufacture of the body
3) Joining methods
4) Active and Passive vehicle safety systems
5) Cutting points
6) Hybrid safety handling
7) Safe use of and deployment of Air Bags
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
17/09/2010 17/09/2010 7 £350.00 Thatcham
03/11/2010 03/11/2010 8 £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.


SRS1 SRS & TRIM FOR CONSTABULARIES
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Police electrical engineers and technicians who need to develop their knowledge and skills when working on and around the SRS systems and trim.
OBJECTIVES Delegates will achieve an understanding of modern vehicle SRS systems, Soft and Hard trim removal and refit and be made aware of vehicle electrical procedures.
CONTENT 1) Tour of Thatcham Research
2) Health and Safety
3) escribe methods
4) SRS Awareness including Air Bag R/R
5) Facia removal
6) Soft trim R/R (Interior)
7) Hard Trim R/R (Exterior)
8) MET repair procedures
9) Electrical awareness and system requirements
10) End of course test
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
13/09/2010 14/09/2010 6 £960.00 Thatcham
18/10/2010 19/10/2010 6 £960.00 Thatcham
15/11/2010 16/11/2010 1 £960.00 Thatcham
13/12/2010 14/12/2010 6 £960.00 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.


CR1 COLLISION REPAIR METHODS ADAPTATION
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop Technicians, Vehicle Damage Assessors and Insurance Engineers
OBJECTIVES To gain an understanding of how standard technical methods can be interpreted to allow safe and alternative methods of repair.
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 meets the required standard.
CONTENT 1) escribe Methods
2) Thatcham Newsletters
3) Deviation from Methods
4) Documentation supporting PAS 125
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
29/09/2010 29/09/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
11/11/2010 11/11/2010 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.


EVH1 EV & HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM HANDLING
DURATION 1 day(s)
INTENDED FOR A one day Theory & Practical course for Bodyshop Technicians, Vehicle Damage Assessors and Insurance Engineers
OBJECTIVES To provide an in-depth knowledge of handling Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Vehicle Systems
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 meets the required standard.
CONTENT 1) H&S issues 2) Best Practice during inspection, analysis and repair 3) Petrol / Diesel electric hybrids 4) Front drive hybrids with electric only drive for rear wheels 5) Electric Brake systems 6) Value of battery packs – pre repair condition monitoring and record keeping 7) Based on Prius 2 or 3 – and in 2011, Peugeot 3008 or Citroen C4
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
19/10/2010 19/10/2010 6 £350.00 Thatcham
19/11/2010 19/11/2010 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.


B36 SMART REPAIRS
DURATION 2 day(s)
INTENDED FOR Bodyshop technicians who are involved with repairing and refinishing soft trim and plastics.
OBJECTIVES To provide the technician with the underpinning knowledge to soft trim repairs in the interior of the vehicle, along with hard trim repairs to bumpers.
This course has a high practical content, and with products where delegate familiarisation is not a pre-requisite to attending the 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
2) PPE
3) Methods & technical data
4) Plastic repair products
5) Application of repair material
6) Soft trim repairs to - Fascia, Seats & plastic trims
7) Hard trim – refinishing to bumpers
8) Degree of damage to achieve a smart repair
9) Assessed outcome for certification
AVAILABLE DATES
Start Date End Date Spaces Available Cost Location
25/10/2010 26/10/2010 6 £700.00 Thatcham
08/12/2010 09/12/2010 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.


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