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Across the board, our national standard of apprentices is good. This is demonstrated at the WorldSkills UK national qualifiers and national finals. The top performers are typically within a few points of each other, so the competition is always close.
Areas where apprentices are generally strong:
Carrying out the above tasks are a must for every car painter, and they should be completing these tasks multiple times a day. If an apprentice works in a reputable body shop, then these should be completed to a high standard to meet the requirements of their employer, insurance company and manufacturer’s warranty.
Teaching learners the skills above adds real value to their employability skills and ensures they are better prepared for the demands of industry and will be able to hit the ground running in their careers.
The WorldSkills UK Learning Lab includes tutorials on spot repairs/fade outs and provides educators with further tools and resources to better equip themselves and their learners to develop towards international standards of excellence. Click on the link at the bottom of this web page to access the Learning Lab.