Senior Paint Accreditation

Course Structure

The accreditation includes the following modules:

  • Polish Panel (Existing)
  • Colour Identification and Colour Variant
  • Surface Preparation
  • Primed Surface – Flatting
  • Panel Sealing
  • Panel Preparation (New Panel)
  • Wet on Wet Primer (Application)
  • 3 Stage Pearlescent Paint (Application)
  • Paint Defects and Rectification Procedure

Course Details

  • CPD Credit Value 8
  • Course Format Physical
  • Course Duration 1 day
  • Provided By S & B Automotive Academy

What do I receive?

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through:

  • 1 days of face to face classroom and workshop assessment at S&B Automotive Academy
  • Practical workshop-based training at S&B Automotive Academy
  • Demonstrations and supervised refinishing tasks
  • Hands-on application of paint systems and preparation techniques

This approach ensures learners gain both the theoretical understanding and practical competence required to achieve a professional standard in automotive refinishing

CPD Credits

CPD Type Eligibility Credits
Professional Register 8
TechSafe N/A N/A

Who is this for?

This accreditation is aimed at individuals who:

  • Are automotive paint technicians or refinishing specialists
  • Work in bodyshops or accident repair centres
  • Want to demonstrate advanced paint and refinishing skills

Are looking to progress within the vehicle refinishing industry

Eligibility

This accreditation is suitable for:

  • Automotive paint and refinishing technicians
  • Bodyshop professionals
  • Individuals with prior experience in vehicle paint or refinishing

Candidates are expected to have prior knowledge or experience in automotive refinishing and have at least 3 years experience before undertaking this accreditation.

Senior Paint Accreditation                                                                                                     

The Senior Paint Accreditation has been designed to demonstrate that learners have the advanced skills and knowledge required to carry out high-quality automotive paint operations. This includes identifying panel substrates, interpreting material safety data, and applying paint systems to a professional standard.

Learners will develop the ability to correctly identify new panel substrates to be painted and demonstrate competence in accessing, understanding and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to identify hazards associated with products used in the refinishing process.

This accreditation also ensures learners can prepare and clean new panel surfaces to a high standard, ensuring they are free from contamination prior to the application of foundation and finishing materials.

This accreditation equips learners to:

  • Identify different panel substrates and appropriate preparation methods
  • Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to ensure safe working practices
  • Prepare and clean surfaces to a high professional standard
  • Apply foundation and finishing materials correctly
  • Identify paint defects and carry out rectification procedures
  • Achieve high-quality paint finishes across a range of applications
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