Launch your Detailing Career
Combining two of our syllabus levels into a 5-day period, this course has been
specially created to accommodate those travelling from further afield, and
international detailer training.
UK Detailing Academy's recommended syllabus path remains that structured
learning over a longer period remains the most effective way to deliver
vocational education. It's the reason we disagree with supposed one-week 'master
detailer' courses in principle, there's just too much information in a short
space of time. However, we recognise that, for some, the logistical challenges
can be both burdensome and financially off-putting.
With that in mind, we have taken the decision to introduce an allowance to book
Levels One and Two of our detailer syllabus back to back for those travelling
long distances to attend. Attendees will still need to complete the coursework
and take the online exams for both levels in order to achieve our certification.
For more information on the syllabus of both courses, please read through the
full course description below.
Notes: Mondays are the only start day available online as this is a 5-day
course. If you need to start on another day due to travel and run over into the
following week, please contact us to discuss. To book this course using Paypal
Credit, please contact the office as it exceeds the advertised maximum payment
limit, which we can then negotiate.
Combining two of our syllabus levels into a 5-day period, this course has been
specially listed to accommodate those travelling from further afield and
international detailer training.
UK Detailing Academy's recommended syllabus path remains that structured
learning over a longer period remains the most effective way to deliver
vocational education. It's the reason we disagree with supposed 5-day 'master
detailer' courses in principle.
However, we recognise that for some the logistical challenges can be both
burdensome and financially off-putting. With that in mind, we have taken the
decision to introduce an allowance to book Levels One and Two of our detailer
syllabus back to back for those travelling long distances to attend. Attendees
will still need to complete the coursework and take the online exams for both
levels in order to achieve our certification.
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.
Along the way 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
Level 2
Following your introduction skills learnt in Level One you will be progressing
onto more advanced machine polishing and cleaning techniques. Machines
introduced at this level include forced rotation dual action polishers, every
inception of Dual action polishers, both in throw and size. We'll also look at
pad types, heavy cutting options and defect identification to assess what can be
rectified and how. Interiors are explored in greater depth with higher yield
services with dry steam cleaning, odour removal, leather protection and
treatment, and stain removal with the associated chemistry.
• Pad types
• Compound grades
• Rubber and plastic protection
• Coatings after-care
• Polymer and PTFE exterior LSPs
• Glass sealants
• Troubleshooting
• Accreditations
• Financial management
• Insurance
• Marketing
• Pricing
• Spot Sanding
• Targeting your customer base
• Safe working practice
• Workshop planning
• Intermediate chemical knowledge
• Efficiency and time management
• Matt finishes
• Environmental considerations
• Advanced cleaner chemistry
• Bonded overspray and concrete
• LSPs
• Engine bay detailing
• Plastic trim restoration
• Odour removal
• Steam cleaning
• Stain removal & chemical principles
• Fabric and leather protection
• Paint types and their principles
• Long and short throw DA machines
• Forced action machines
• Lighting
• Defect identification
All levels are accompanied by a full course booklet to revisit topics covered
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 an externally assessed online exam, to ensure there are
no weaker/problem areas and to assess the candidate's knowledge. After which the
Level One and Two accreditations are awarded and you can either progress or
choose to practice the skills gained with ongoing support.
We would again stress that, if able to attend both courses separately,
candidates are likely to better retain the information delivered. However, if
logistics are a challenge, then this is the ideal course to get your detailing
career started.
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