A person wearing a protective mask uses a spray gun to paint a metal part.

Vehicle refinisher

Would you like a practical career working with vehicles, paint and precision? This programme gives you the skills needed to repair and restore the paintwork on different types of vehicles.

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About the programme

As a vehicle refinisher, you restore the paintwork on damaged vehicles, ranging from cars to trucks and buses.

The work involves preparing body panels and other components to restore their surface and finish. You use a range of tools and equipment, including sanders, filling tools and spray-painting equipment.

The programme is provided by Luleå Municipality and takes place in Luleå.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 77 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 1,540
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need passing grades from Swedish compulsory school or a passing grade in Swedish or Swedish as a second language at the equivalent basic level.

A category B driving licence is an advantage.

After the programme

You can work as:

  • a vehicle refinisher
  • an automotive refinisher
  • a vehicle refinisher in the automotive and collision repair industry.

Further studies

You can continue your studies or specialise in areas such as:

  • advanced vehicle refinishing and paint technology
  • automotive refinishing or collision repair
  • higher vocational education in automotive technology and collision repair.

Good to know

You pay for your own course materials and any required protective equipment.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52