Auto painting is a work-related study program at secondary school level. The study program includes increasing knowledge and skills in handling materials and painting vehicles. It is possible to have skills acquired in the labour market evaluated.
Auto painting is a certified trade. The average study period is three years, including vocational training, during which the progress of the workplace studies is recorded in an electronic logbook.
A study program in auto painting has been taught at Borgarholtsskóli.
Undergraduate studies in the automotive engineering disciplines have also been taught at Fjölbrautaskóli Norðurlands vestra, Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands, Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurnesja, Tækniskólinn, and Verkmenntaskólinn á Akureyri.
Applicants must have completed compulsory education in accordance with the National Curriculum Guide for Compulsory Schools, see more on the school’s website.
A study program in auto painting is eligible for a loan from the Student Education Fund.
Trade unions often provide scholarships for study. Get more information from your union.
The auto painting program is divided into general theoretical subjects, specialties and vocational training.
• The first year covers a joint basic study program in the automotive industry, after which the students specialize in auto painting.
• It is not possible to start studies for a journeyman’s examination in auto painting unless you have completed the basic study program or a similar study program that the school evaluates.
• The student makes a study agreement with a master in the subject where the vocational training takes place.
Check whether the study program or part of it can be taught in distance learning.
After completing studies and vocational training, it is possible to take a journeyman’s examination that entitles you to work in the field as well as giving admission to studies for a master craftsman’s exam. It is also possible to complete additional studies for a matriculation examination.
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