Weekend Panelbeating - Intermediate

This panel fabrication course is the second level of the DIY restorative panel beating programme.

At this level you'll focus on learning how to form a range of body panel shapes using motor body panel forming machinery. Several different shaped body panels will be fabricated. Before taking this course, we advise that you complete WPAN100.

You will learn the following skills:

• Correct and safe use of folder and attachments, rollers, power hammers and attachments, jenny swagger and spot welder.
• Blocking and wheeling panels.
• Oxygen acetylene and MIG welding specific to joining panels.

Information
Course Code	WPFB100
Level	1
Estimated Time	16 Weeks
Fees 2026	$1,431

Please note: You will be charged an associated external fee (if applicable) plus a portion of the compulsory Student Services Levy that supports our services available to students. For full information on the compulsory Student Services Levy, visit fees and finance.

How to Apply

To apply for one of our short courses, fill in a paper copy of our application form, available here, then either drop it in to your nearest campus or mail it to us at Enrolment Centre, Ara Institute of Canterbury, PO Box 540, Christchurch Mail Centre