SayPro – CKG Panelbeaters Training Course

Skills That Shape the Future of Auto Body Repair

🛠️ Panelbeaters Training Courses List

SayPro – CKG Panelbeaters Training provides accredited, hands-on training in vehicle body repair, dent removal, refinishing, and spray painting. Designed to prepare learners for real-world automotive bodywork and collision repair environments, our courses follow South African qualifications frameworks and meet industry and insurance standards.

🔧 1. Introduction to Panel Beating

• Overview of vehicle body structures

• Tool identification and workshop safety

• Introduction to body fillers, hammers, dollies

• Basic dent removal and straightening techniques

• Entry-level training for assistants and apprentices

🛠️ 2. Panel Beating Techniques and Repairs

• Body panel replacement and realignment

• Heat shrinking and panel stretching

• MIG welding for auto body repair

• Bonnet, fender, and door panel repairs

• Advanced dent repair and shaping

⚙️ 3. Chassis and Structural Repairs

• Chassis alignment theory and practical

• Use of chassis straightening benches and measuring tools

• Spot welding and cutting techniques

• Measuring squareness and alignment of vehicle frames

• Crash repair procedures and OEM standards

🎨 4. Spray Painting and Refinishing Techniques

• Surface preparation and sanding

• Primer application and masking

• Paint mixing and colour matching

• Use of spray guns and paint booths

• Finishing coats, polishing, and buffing

🌈 5. Custom Paintwork and Special Effects (Advanced)

• Pearlescent, metallic, matte, and candy paint finishes

• Vinyl wrapping basics

• Flame, marble, and graphic effects

• Airbrush art for custom work

• Paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coating (intro)

🧪 6. Rust Removal and Corrosion Protection

• Surface and deep rust identification

• Chemical and mechanical rust treatment

• Application of sealers, primers, and rust inhibitors

• Underbody and cavity protection techniques

🚗 7. Plastic and Fiberglass Repairs

• Bumper repair and reshaping

• Plastic welding and filler application

• GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) bodywork basics

• Sanding, priming, and finishing of plastic parts

📝 8. Insurance Estimating and Job Quotation (Short Course)

• Basic damage assessment

• Use of quoting software (e.g., Audatex, TMS)

• Repair cost estimation principles

• Writing and explaining quotes for clients or insurers

• Understanding labour and parts costing

🔩 9. Body Shop Operations and Workshop Management

• Workstation organisation

• Job card flow and client communication

• Safety procedures and regulatory compliance

• Inventory control and supplier management

• Managing teams and quality assurance

🧑‍🏭 10. Trade Test Preparation: Panel Beating / Spray Painting

• RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) guidance

• Assessment of readiness for trade test

• Practical simulations and mock assessments

• Conducted by qualified facilitators and assessors

• Based on QCTO / NAMB unit standards

🎓 Key Benefits of Training with SayPro – CKG

• Hands-On Practical Training in real workshop conditions

• Industry-Recognised Certification

• Accredited Instructors & Assessors

• Modern Tools, Paint Booths & Equipment

• Pathways to Apprenticeships & Employment

📍 Training Centre Location

SayPro – CKG Panelbeaters Training
Whitby Office Park, 167 14th Road, Midrand, 1687
📞 Phone: 084 313 7407
📧 Email: info@saypro.online
🌐 Website: www.saypro.online