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About the competition - Car Painting

This competition provides an exciting opportunity for individuals to demonstrate their problem solving, time management and planning skills, whilst displaying their technical skills.

The competition will consist primarily of practical painting tasks based on the Automotive Technician Accreditation.

The practical tests include preparation, priming and flatting procedures, preparation and painting of plastics, sealing techniques, colour identification and mixing, and preparation and application of wet-on-wet paint processes and masking techniques.

Car Painting competition dates and Venues 2009

Entry Levels: Advanced

Entry Type: Individual competitors

Competition Type: Mixed

Who can enter?

The competition is intended for technicians with up to three years experience in training and/or working environment.

How many can enter?

There are no restrictions on the number of competitors that can enter from any one organisation.

Assessment criteria

 
  • Preparation and application of undercoats
  • Application of basecoat
  • Application of clearcoat and solid colours
  • Matching colours
  • Preparation and painting of plastics
  • Measuring and decoration

Competition structure

Stage one: enter online at www.skillauto.co.uk

Stage two: complete an online test containing painting technology related questions.

Stage three: highest scoring competitors are invited to compete in a heat during February/March 2009.

Stage four: highest scoring competitors from all heats are invited to the UK final.

Further information

For general information about competitions please contact:

WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk 

Live competitions may be subject to a non-attendance fee. Please read the Competition Rules to find out more.

Further opportunities

There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.

There is the possibility of progressing to an International WorldSkills competition.

Competition partners


The competition is organised by Bodyshop magazine, Thatcham and supported by SkillAuto; a subsidiary of The Institute of the Motor Industry.

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