Advanced Collision Repair, Structural Alignment & Body Restoration Program
The SKM Level 3 (Automotive Body Repair) program provides advanced, industry-level training in collision repair, structural alignment, welding, and body restoration.
This qualification equips students with professional skills needed to work in 4S Body & Paint (B&P) departments, insurance panel workshops, and specialized collision repair centers.
With an emphasis on hands-on practical experience, students work directly with accident vehicles, body alignment equipment, and OEM-standard repair procedures.
Program Overview
This program focuses on advanced-level automotive body repair competencies, including:
✔ Structural repair & frame alignment
✔ Panel restoration & replacement
✔ Welding & metalwork
✔ Accident damage assessment
✔ Body measurement & correction
✔ OEM-standard repair procedures
✔ Safety & workshop compliance
Training follows the industry-required 20% theory + 80% practical model.
What You Will Learn
1. Structural Repair & Frame Alignment
Students learn how to safely repair and restore the vehicle’s structural integrity:
- Unibody & ladder frame structures
- Chassis straightening techniques
- Use of frame alignment benches & jig systems
- Measuring systems (manual, laser, or electronic)
- Pulling towers & hydraulic equipment operation
- Reinforcement & structural component replacement
- OEM repair specifications & tolerances
2. Panel Repair & Restoration
This module focuses on restoring exterior vehicle panels to factory condition:
- Dent repair & panel beating techniques
- Surface leveling & shaping
- Door, fender, hood & trunk panel adjustments
- Panel replacement & alignment
- Plastic component repair (bumper, trims)
- Anti-corrosion treatments
3. Welding & Metal Fabrication
Students learn various welding methods used in automotive restoration:
- MIG/MAG welding
- Spot welding (OEM process)
- Cutting, grinding & metal preparation
- Safe welding practices
- Fabrication of small brackets & reinforcement pieces
4. Accident Damage Assessment
Students are trained to analyze vehicle damage and plan proper repair procedures:
- Identifying structural vs. cosmetic damage
- Understanding impact points and energy flow
- Repair vs. replace decision-making
- Quotation estimation basics (insurance relevance)
- Documentation and repair order interpretation
5. Workshop Tools & Equipment Handling
Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including:
- Hydraulic frame straighteners
- Measuring systems
- Welding machines
- Dent pullers
- Metal forming tools
- Body repair hammers, dollies & hand tools
- Safety equipment usage
6. Safety & Compliance
Safety is a core requirement in body repair training:
- Occupational safety (OSH)
- Fire safety & welding precautions
- Hazard identification & risk control
- Safe tool operation procedures
- Workshop organization (5S principles)
Why Choose This Program?
- Industry-standard curriculum aligned with 4S Body & Paint departments
- 80% practical learning using real accident vehicles
- Training using professional repair equipment
- High employability—body repair specialists are always in demand
- Clear career progression:
Technician → Specialist → Foreman → Bodyshop Manager - Opportunities for internship at 4S centers or insurance panel workshops
Career Opportunities
Graduates of SKM Level 3 (Automotive Body Repair) can work as:
- Automotive Body Repair Technician
- Collision Repair Specialist
- Structural Repair Technician
- Welding Specialist (Automotive)
- Bodyshop Foreman / Supervisor
- Accident Repair Estimator
- Insurance Claims Consultant (Body Damage)
- Body & Paint Workshop Manager
Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for individuals who:
✔ Enjoy hands-on mechanical and structural work
✔ Are interested in collision repair and body restoration
✔ Want to enter high-demand Body & Paint departments
✔ Seek a strong technical qualification with good career progression
Program Duration
18 months (SKM Level 3 only）