Launch your Detailing Career on all vehicle types
Level One + Motorbike is ideal for those just starting a detailing career, about to enter the detailing industry, or those who wish to reset, update, and refresh their skills, with the addition of a day spent exclusively on motorcycle detailing. 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.
This Level 1 Course comes bundled with our One-Day Motorbike extension course at a discounted rate to the bolt-on in isolation, perfect to give you all the knowledge you need to complete a full detail on a motorcycle, including use of paddock stands, fairing removal, mechanical areas, and much more. Alternatively, Level 1 candidates can later book the Learn2 Motorcycle Detailing 1 Day course as a bolt-on, to complete at another suitable time.
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, with the addition of a day spent exclusively on motorcycle detailing.
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 over the course of 3 days of intense training. Business practices and health and safety are explored covering areas such as pricing, marketing, SDS and environmental conformity.
This Level 1 Course comes bundled with our one-day motorbike extension course, perfect to give you all the knowledge you need to complete a full detail on a motorcycle, including the use of paddock stands, fairing removal, mechanical areas, and much more. alternatively, candidates can book the Learn2 Motorcycle Detailing 1 Day course as a bolt-on to an automotive Level 1 Course to complete at another suitable time.
Along the way, in addition to the motorcycle training, topics covered will be:
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 the period of 3 months to cement the knowledge. There is then a short externally assessed exam prior to 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