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Automotive Refinishing technicians assess and repair vehicle paint work after accident damage. They prepare panels, match colours and apply paint to the vehicle, restoring it to factory finish using advanced processes and specialist techniques.
The competition has been designed to assess the skills, knowledge and abilities of refinishing technicians against current industry standards and working practices.
In addition competitors will be expected to show their competence, skill and knowledge using various refinishing related equipment, techniques and materials e.g. abrasives and preparation materials, paint mixing and matching equipment, spray guns and air fed masks, heat lamps, spray booths, masking products, paint products, polishing and finishing equipment and other related products. Some training on equipment will be provided during the familiarisation day at the finals.
See how Nathan’s career has developed through competing.
Collect, analyse and organise information
Plan and organise work activities
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Solve problems
Use current technology
Comply with H&S legislation
Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023
The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)
Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online
Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced
Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals
The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals
Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2022 for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle
If you’re interested in Automotive Refinishing then visit our Careers pages to learn more.
