DURATION:
Two Days
This training is ideal for vehicle repair technicians, bodyshop professionals and engineers responsible for the repair of aluminium vehicle structures.
It is particularly relevant for those working on modern vehicles incorporating advanced aluminium designs, including extrusions, bonded structures and megacastings, and for repairers aiming to meet manufacturer and BS10125 requirements.
Delegates will gain the knowledge, confidence and practical competence to carry out safe, effective aluminium welding repairs in line with industry and OEM best practice.
The course focuses on real‑world repair scenarios, ensuring technicians understand not just how to weld aluminium, but when and why specific repair methods should be used.
By the end of the training, delegates will be able to:
- Understand aluminium properties and how they differ from steel
- Select appropriate repair methods for different aluminium structures
- Apply safe working practices when welding aluminium vehicle components
- Produce high‑quality welds suitable for structural automotive repairs
- Aluminium types and their use in modern vehicle construction
- Health & safety requirements when working with aluminium
- Equipment selection and workshop setup
- Heat input, distortion control and contamination prevention
- Identifying suitable repair and non‑repairable zones
- Megacastings knowledge, including repair considerations and limitations for large single‑piece aluminium components
- OEM and industry repair standards, including BS10125 alignment
During the assessment days delegates take the following practical modules:
- Aluminium MIG welding techniques
- Butt joints, lap joints and fillet welds
- Controlled welding on automotive‑grade aluminium panels
- Weld quality inspection and defect identification
- Safe repair practices reflecting real vehicle repair conditions