CTVET Ghana Certificate II - Auto Body Repair & Spraying study plan

List the PPE required for each of five workshop tasks (panel beating, mixing filler, spray painting, welding, sanding) and state one reason for each item.

Identify hazards in a supplied written workshop scenario and rank them high, medium, or low risk using a simple likelihood-by-severity matrix.

Describe the correct handling, storage and disposal steps for paint thinners, hardeners and waste solvent in a Ghanaian workshop setting.

Explain the purpose and safe use of at least four hand tools and two power tools used in body repair, including one pre-use inspection check for each.

Draft a weekly workshop cleaning and tool-maintenance checklist covering spray gun, compressor, and hand tools.

Distinguish between abrasive grades (P80 to P1200) and select the correct grade for four stated surface-preparation stages.

Explain the difference in use between etch primer, epoxy primer, high-build primer and sealer, giving one vehicle situation for each.

Describe how to prepare bare steel, galvanised steel, aluminium and plastic substrates before priming, including one common mistake for each.

Calculate the mixing ratio for a two-pack primer given a 4:1 ratio and a stated total volume, showing the working.

State the ventilation, respiratory and fire precautions for using solvent-based primers and fillers indoors.

Identify the fixing methods (bolts, clips, spot welds, adhesive) for a front wing, bonnet, door and bumper, and describe the removal sequence for one of them.

Describe how to assess damage severity as minor, moderate or major, and decide whether to repair, replace or realign a panel.

Explain the safe procedure for removing and refitting a door, including hinge marking, support and adjustment checks.

Describe how to use a slide hammer, dolly and hammer, and panel puller for a dent, stating when each is appropriate and when it is not.

Outline the steps to apply body filler correctly, including surface keying, mixing, spreading, and sanding to shape.

Describe the preparation and application sequence for a three-coat repair on a repaired panel: primer, base coat, clear coat, including flash-off times.

Explain how to feather-edge a repaired area and blend a base coat into the adjacent original finish.

Identify causes and corrections for five common paint defects: runs, orange peel, solvent pop, dry spray and sanding scratches.

State the correct spray-gun settings (fluid, air, fan) and spraying distance, overlap and speed for a full panel coat.

Explain how to protect adjacent panels and trim during a spot repair using masking tape, paper and masking film.

Describe the safe set-up and daily maintenance of a spray gun and compressor, including filter, regulator and moisture-trap checks.

Explain the difference between solid, metallic and pearlescent base coats and how each affects application technique.

Describe how to measure and adjust viscosity and how ambient temperature and humidity affect drying and finish quality.

Outline the polishing and finishing process from P1500 sanding through compounding to final gloss, stating one check at each stage.

List the health, fire and environmental controls required in a spray booth, including respirator type, extraction and waste handling.

Explain how to check and adjust panel gaps and flushness after refitting, using feeler gauges and gap references.

Describe how to align a bonnet, door and boot lid, including hinge, striker and latch adjustment, and verify with a closing check.

Describe how to fit and align a bumper, headlamp and grille, checking for consistent gaps and secure fixings.

Explain the purpose of a pre-delivery inspection and list at least eight checks a bodyshop should carry out before handing a vehicle back.

Describe how to record and correct a paint mismatch between a repaired panel and an adjacent panel, including blend decision.

Draft a customer estimate and job card for a described repair, listing parts, labour, materials and a clear completion date.

Write a short explanation of a repair to a non-technical customer, avoiding jargon and covering cost, time and warranty.

Handle two written customer-complaint scenarios (delay and visible defect) with a professional response and a corrective action.

Describe how to keep a job record, parts inventory and material usage log for a small workshop.

Explain the legal and ethical duties of a bodyshop owner in Ghana regarding waste disposal, worker safety and honest dealing.

Calculate a simple job cost, including materials, labour hours, overhead and a stated profit margin, and quote a final price.

Identify three business opportunities for a small auto body and spraying workshop in your area and outline one marketing action for each.

Review all seven domains against the exam syllabus and list any topic you cannot yet explain from memory.

Complete a timed 40-question self-test across all domains and score it, recording weak areas.

Write a personal six-month action plan for continuing practice in spraying, panel repair and customer care.