TESDA offers a range of courses in Automotive Body Painting/Finishing, with NC I, NC II, and NC III qualifications. These courses equip individuals with essential skills for the automotive painting industry. The NC I qualification covers painting new automotive body panels with solid colors and includes polishing skills.
Also read: TESDA Automotive Short Courses
Building on foundational skills, the NC II qualification enables individuals to restore or alter automotive body panels. For advanced expertise, the NC III qualification focuses on repairing and color matching pearl/mica metallic panels, enhancing painting skills with these specialized colors. Each certification level ensures participants gain practical, industry-relevant skills for a successful career in automotive body painting and finishing.
Benefits
- Skill Development: Gain specialized skills in automotive body painting and finishing, covering techniques for solid, metallic, and pearl/mica colors.
- Career Opportunities: Enhance your qualifications for various roles in the automotive industry, increasing employability in body shops or manufacturing.
- Certification Advancement: Progress through multiple certification levels (NC I, NC II, NC III) to achieve higher expertise and recognition.
- Hands-On Experience: Acquire practical experience in painting and repairing automotive panels, ensuring readiness for real-world applications.
- Industry-Relevant Training: Stay updated with industry standards and practices, making you a valuable asset to employers seeking skilled technicians.
Automotive Body Painting/Finishing NC I
The Automotive Body Painting/Finishing NC I qualification covers skills for painting or repainting undamaged automotive body panels with solid colors and includes polishing the painted panels.
Units of Competency
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in Workplace Communication
- Work in Team Environment
- Practice Career Professionalism
- Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Apply Appropriate Sealant/Adhesive
- Move and Position Vehicle
- Perform Mensuration and Calculation
- Read, Interpret and Apply Specifications and Manuals
- Use and Apply Lubricants/Coolants
- Perform Shop Maintenance
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Assess Auto Paint Jobs
- Prepare Undamaged Surface for Painting
- Prepare Damaged Surface for Painting
- Apply and Remove Masking
- Spray Solid Color Paints
- Repair Solid Color Paints
- Perform Polishing
- Perform Solid/Metallic Color Mixing
- Spray Metallic Color Paint
- Repair Metallic Color Paints
Career Opportunities
A person with this Qualification is competent to be:
- Automotive painter (single stage painting)
- Automotive paint finisher (single stage painting)
Training Duration
- 28 hours Basic Competencies
- 32 hours Common Competencies
- 60 hours Core Competencies
Total: 120 Hours
Qualifications
Trainees or students should meet the following criteria:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Good moral character
- Basic mathematical skills
This list excludes specific requirements like educational background or work experience that may be needed by the school or training center offering the TVET program.
Automotive Body Painting / Finishing NC II
The Automotive Body Painting / Finishing NC II course includes skills needed to restore or change automotive body or panel paints.
Units of Competency
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in Workplace Communication
- Work in Team Environment
- Practice Career Professionalism
- Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Apply Appropriate Sealant/Adhesive
- Move and Position Vehicle
- Perform Mensuration and Calculation
- Read, Interpret and Apply Specifications and Manuals
- Use and Apply Lubricants/Coolants
- Perform Shop Maintenance
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Assess Auto Paint Jobs
- Prepare Undamaged Surface for Painting
- Prepare Damaged Surface for Painting
- Apply and Remove Masking
- Spray Solid Color Paints
- Repair Solid Color Paints
- Perform Polishing
- Perform Solid/Metallic Color Mixing
- Spray Metallic Color Paint
- Repair Metallic Color Paints
Training Duration
- Basic: 18 hours
- Common: 20 hours
- Core: 120 hours
Total: 158 hours
Qualifications
Trainees or students need the following qualifications:
- Capable of basic mathematical computations
- Good moral character
- Able to communicate orally and in writing
- Physically and mentally fit
This list excludes institutional prerequisites like education level, work experience, and other requirements set by the school or training center offering the TVET program.
Automotive Body Painting/Finishing NC III
The Automotive Body Painting/Finishing NC III course covers skills in repairing and color-matching pearl/mica metallic body panels, as well as painting these specific colors.
Units of Competency
The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:
TOOL COMPETENCIES
- Lead Workplace Communication
- Lead Small Teams
- Develop and Practice Negotiation Skills
- Solve Problems Related to Work Activities
- Use Mathematical Concepts and Techniques
- Use Relevant Technologies
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Apply Appropriate Sealant/Adhesive
- Move and Position Vehicle
- Perform Mensuration and Calculation
- Read, Interpret and Apply Specifications and Manuals
- Use and Apply Lubricant/Coolant
- Perform Shop Maintenance
- Perform Job Estimate
- Interpret/Draw Technical Drawing
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Perform Pearl Color Matching
- Spray Three-Stage Pearl or Mica Color Paint
Career Opportunities
- Automotive painter (three-stage pearl/mica colors painting)
- Automotive paint contractor
- Automotive body paint finisher
Training Duration
- 20 Hours Basic Competencies
- 43 Hours Common Competencies
- 120 Hours Core Competencies
Total: 183 Hours
Qualifications
Trainees or students should meet the following requirements:
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Good moral character
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
This list does not include specific institutional requirements such as educational attainment or relevant work experience, which may be required by the school or training center offering the TVET program.
Sample of Certificate of Completion
Requirements
- PSA Birth Certificate
- High School or College Diploma
- Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records or Form 137
- Certificate of Good Moral Character or GMRC
- 1 x 1 and/or 2 x 2 pictures
For more information, please reach out to the enrollment site that best suits your specific needs. Keep in mind that the specific criteria may vary.
Also read: Full List of TESDA NC2 / NC II Courses
Summary
The Automotive Body Painting/Finishing NC I, NC II, and NC III courses teach skills like communication, teamwork, safety, adhesive application, vehicle positioning, color matching, and shop maintenance. Higher levels include leadership and team management. Graduates can pursue careers in automotive painting or start their own businesses. Check with your training center for enrollment requirements.
