LAUNCH YOUR DETAILING CAREER.
Are you looking to launch a detailing career and need to start on the right
foot?
Level One is ideal for those just about to enter the detailing industry, or
those who wish to reset, update and refresh their skills. The aim is to teach
you the foundations of vehicle care from assessment up to entry-level machine
polishing, to have a successful and reputable business from the very start.
Business practices and health and safety are explored covering areas such as
pricing, marketing, target clientele, SDS and environmental conformity.
This is much more than just a 'how to wash a car'. It gives your new detailing
business the best possible start, optimising it for success and backed with a
resource for any issues you may encounter. Complete course guide book, ongoing
support and certification exam fee are all included in the cost.
The Level 1 Course is available as either this standard vehicle course or
alternatively a motorbike-focused course. You can also book the Level 1 +
Motorbike course as a bolt-on day, if you wish to cover both aspects and open
your target market even further.
Available start dates are highlighted in the calendar below, all days are
one-to-one so can be booked to suit your schedule.
The aim of Level One is ideal for those just about to, or have recently entered
the detailing industry, or those who wish to reset and refresh their skills. the
aim is to familiarise the candidate with the processes and maintenance of
vehicles from a professional and business view, teaching the foundations of
correct vehicle cleaning up to the final familiarisation of entry-level dual
action machine polishers. Business practices and health and safety are explored
covering areas such as pricing, marketing, SDS and environmental conformity.
The Level 1 Course is available as either a car or motorcycle course.
Alternatively, candidates can book an additional day on Motorcycle Detailing as
a bolt-on to an automotive Level 1 Course here.
Modules covered on the course are:
* Washing stages
* Wash media
* Environmental considerations
* Drying methods
* Bonded contamination and its removal
* Wheel care and maintenance
* Glass and hard surfaces
* Engine bay cleaning
* Vulnerable surfaces
* Efficiency and process
* PPE and safety
* Clothing and working practices
* Risk assessment
* Chemical knowledge
* Van set-ups
* Interior detailing
* Leather and soft surface care
* Fillers/glazing
* Dual action machine polishers intro
* Minor defect identification
* Paint types
* LSPs
* Final presentation
* Marketing
* Conflict resolution and customer care
* Financing
* Insurance
* Pricing and quotes
* Business Administration
* Memberships
* Social Media
* Manual handling
* Safe working practices
* Pre-work inspection
All levels are accompanied by a full course booklet to jog your memory when
needed. Practical assessment takes place as part of the original training
session, at the end of the course you will be assigned a (manageable) series of
case studies and exercises to complete over 3 months to cement the knowledge.
There is then a short externally assessed exam before the optional commencement
of Level Two, to ensure there are no weak areas. After which the Level One
accreditation is awarded and you can either progress or choose to practice the
skills gained with ongoing support.
Course Length
3 Days (0930 - 1600)
Group Size
One-to-One
Location
UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY
Experience / Qualification
Open to all
Refreshments or Lunch
Refreshments included